The (Contingent) Cybersecurity Specialist III Professional is responsible, with limited oversight from Senior Level Cybersecurity professionals, for maintaining and managing all aspects of a System’s Authority to Operate package while also having the ability to multi-task and lead assigned Cybersecurity related projects. 

As a Cybersecurity Specialist III, you will: 

• Perform penetration tests and vulnerability assessments using the approved DoD vulnerability scanner, Defense Information systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides, Security Requirements Guides, and other DoD/DoN software assurance security tools. 

• Implement operating systems and network devices security configuration in accordance with DISA-approved security technical implementation guides and Security Requirement Guides. 

• Perform Cybersecurity assessment procedures, security audits, and risk analysis.

• Develop and update Program Protection Plans, Cybersecurity Strategies, and other security-related acquisition documentation in support of programs. 

• Ensure that security-related provisions of the system acquisition documents meet all identified security needs. 

• Develop mitigation strategies for DoD information systems. 

• Prepare Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts and Memoranda of Agreement with system owners for interface and networking implementations. 

• Develop Cybersecurity related acquisition documents. 

• Identify Common Criteria and National Information Assurance Partnership certified technologies. 

• Evaluate Program Cybersecurity products in use by programs to validate compliance with DoD/DoN requirements. 

• Participate in FLTCYBERCOM Designated Accrediting Authority collaboration calls. 

• Lead tasks and oversee the work of the team. 

• Requires eight years of engineering, computer science, or information technology experience including at least three to six years of Cybersecurity experience

• Possess DoD approved Baseline Certification as Information Assurance Manager, Level II in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M

• Experience in DoD RMF  DoDI 8510.01.

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, engineering, computer science, mathematics or related field or High School Diploma with at least thirteen years of relevant experience including at least one year of Cybersecurity experience

Cask is a woman-owned small business (WOSB) founded in 2004 by a group of professionals who saw the need to help clients use and unlock the value of technology in more efficient, cost-effective ways. Cask delivers business and technology advisory and consulting services to help our customers achieve success.

Cask is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status of a qualified individual with a disability.

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