Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Overview - Altech has an immediate need for a Cybersecurity Level 2 candidate to support NASA's Marshal Space Flight Center in Huntsville AL. This position will support NASA’s Mission Network supporting the International Space Station, JWST, Hubble, Artemis, as well as most NASA Satellite Missions. The AEGIS contract provides high quality integrated communications services for secure voice, video and data solutions and services to NASA customers worldwide.

Position - Cybersecurity Specialist Level 2

Location – Huntsville, Marshal Space Flight Center located at the Redstone Arsenal

US Citizenship Required

Current Work Schedule – Hybrid

Ability to Obtain Public Trust Clearance (extended background check)

Mid-level Cybersecurity support. Applies fundamental concepts, processes, practices and procedures on technical assignments. Supports enterprise Cybersecurity standards. Supports the development and implementation of Cybersecurity standards and procedures. Coordinates development and recommends security processes for the organization. Recommends Cybersecurity solutions to support customers’ requirements. Identifies and reports security violations. Recommends and satisfies Cybersecurity requirements based upon the analysis of CSPP, policy, regulatory, and resource demands. Supports customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of processes and policies. Applies know-how to government and commercial common user systems, as well as to dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures. Supports analysis, design, and development of security features for system architectures. Analyzes and recommends security requirements for computer systems which may include mainframes, workstations, and personal computers. Supports designing, development engineering, and implementation of solutions that meet security requirements. Provides integration and implementation of the computer system security solution. Analyzes general cybersecurity-related technical problems and provides basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems. Supports vulnerability/risk analyses and makes recommendations of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle. Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems data assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. Ensures that all information systems are functional and secure.

Brief job description:

The Cybersecurity Specialist will be responsible to implement and execute risk management processes by utilizing National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800 series special publications, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), and Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) compliance frameworks. The Cybersecurity Specialist will work in a collaborative unified team environment to monitor, evaluate, and manage the risk posture of systems’ authorization boundary to safeguard information systems by leveraging robust understanding of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF). This position will involve working closely with the organization’s IT teams to identify vulnerabilities, conduct security control assessments, perform risk analysis and assessments, develop security strategies for mitigating and resolving findings, provide cybersecurity compliance guidance to IT teams and ensure systems remain compliant with federal standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cybersecurity support managing Authorization Packages (AP) to include Privacy Analysis, System Categorizations, Risk Assessment Reports (RAR),System Security Plan (SSP), and general Assessment and Authorization (A&A)oversight to obtain or maintain a system’s Authorization to Operate (ATO)
• Focal point for enterprise SSPs managing the security posture by supporting Information System Owners (ISO) and Information System Security Officials(ISSO) with RMF responsibilities
• Develop and maintain accurate and effective Plans of Action & Milestones(POA&Ms) as part of continuous monitoring for implementing cybersecurity improvements
• Collaborate with Information System Administrators (ISA) and various Engineering teams to integrate security measures into new and existing information systems and major applications
• Stay up to date on general information technology innovations and emerging threats and security technologies to continuously improve security posture
• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's in Cybersecurity, Management of Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4 years of experience in information security or related roles.
• Experience with networking ports and protocols, architecture of networked and standalone systems, functionality of various operating systems, cloud computing environments and common security tools
• Ability to develop information system topology diagrams and Concept of Operations documentation
• Knowledge with federal standards such as NIST, FISMA and FIPS
• Exposure to FedRAMP program and standards
• Experience with Security Control Audits
• Proficient with MS Office

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