Senior Security Specialist

Role: Senior Security Specialist
Location: McLennan, Virginia ( Only Locals )
C2C
Visa status: USC
Client: MARSHMCLeaan / Torrents

Roles and responsibilities:
· Execute Risk Management Framework Assessment and Authorization activities.
· Assist in developing unified guidelines and procedures for conducting authorizations and/or system-level evaluations of federal information systems and networks including the critical infrastructure of DHS.
· Develop and present, both verbally and in writing, highly technical information and presentations to non-technical audiences at all levels of the organization; audiences for this information include, but are not limited to, senior executives at DHS and other agencies.
· Ensure IT systems have all security controls in place and functioning properly in accordance with NIST 800-53A publication.
· Conduct and evaluate/analyze vulnerability results from security tools including but not limited to: Tenable.sc/NESSUS

, Splunk, App Detective, and WebInspect.
· Support onsite external and internal audits for designated systems.
· Report incidents within the time frame prescribed by DHS 4300 policy for incident response.
· Experience as a security control assessor a plus for this position.
· MUST be a US Citizen
· At least one year of experience as an ISSO or performing the duties of an ISSO
· Minimum of three years of experience in Federal IT Security
· Must possess one of the following security professional certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certification and Accreditation Professional (CAP), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP), or similar widely recognized advanced IT Security certification.
· Thorough knowledge of, and experience with, the NIST 800 series publications to include: 800-30, 800-37, 800-53, 800-53a, 800-60.
· Previous experience creating all necessary A&A documentation.
· Minimum of three years demonstrated experience with Enterprise Network devices (i.e. routers, switches, firewalls).
· Minimum of three years demonstrated experience with Operating platforms (i.e. UNIX, Solaris, and Microsoft) and others as required.


Thanks & Regards