What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Systems Security Specialist position at GC Associates USA, LLC?
Position Title: Information System Security Specialist
Customer: IT Support Service NSWC Port Hueneme Division
Location: Port Hueneme, CA
Clearance Required: Top Secret (preferred)
GC Associates USA (GCA) Website: Home — GC Associates USA (gcassociates-usa.com)
GCA Email for application information: contactgca@gcassociates-usa.com
*Contingent upon contract award*
GC Associates USA requires specialists in Information Assurance (IA) processes tailored to include minimum qualification standards, fundamental awareness, and familiarity to demonstrated competency with specific experience in Cyber Security, Engineering, Test & Evaluation (T&E), and/or Security Control Assessor (SCA) under a Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and/or Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process. The specialist should demonstrate a working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and/or include prior experience with the Defense Information Assurance & Certification Accreditation Process (DIACAP). Familiarity with security policies & guidance documents to assist with the preparation and maintenance of process artifacts, traceability documents purposed for compliance with Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements. The specialist is expected to evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing up to classified information, and supervise and/or maintain the operational security posture for an information system or program.
More senior specialists may assist or develop system security policy and ensure compliance of change management and configuration control processes. Plan and coordinate the IT security program and policies supporting the command leadership mission and goals.
Levels and Requirements:
Level I: SPECIALIST, INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY I (SISS1)
- Education: High school diploma or HS equivalency certificate is acceptable with additional years of experience as defined in the next category.
- Experience: 2 years minimum practical experience in a Cybersecurity, Engineering, T&E, or A&A (formerly C&A) related field. Have worked with Information Assurance tools such as DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).
Level II: SPECIALIST, INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY II (SISS2)
- Education: High school diploma or HS equivalency certificate is acceptable with additional years of experience as defined in the next category.
- Experience: 2 – 5 years of practical experience in a Cybersecurity, Engineering, T&E, or A&A (formerly C&A) related field. Have worked with Information Assurance tools such as DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and may be required to hold an Interim Security Control Assessor qualification.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Cybersecurity, Engineering, T&E, or A&A: 2 years (Required)
Security clearance:
- Top Secret (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Port Hueneme, CA 93041 (Required)
Work Location: In person
