What are the responsibilities and job description for the ISSE with RMF NQV Experience position at MIKEL?
MIKEL invests in people and technology – empowering the creative process, building responsive relationships, and propelling innovative solutions from conception to completion for the U.S. Navy. MIKEL is a small woman owned business that has been providing Undersea Warfare Solutions to the Department of Defense since the company’s inception in 1999.
Be a part of our dynamic team whose solutions and services enable the Navy to solve their toughest problems and meet their mission requirements. We have undersea operations experience, combined with engineering and specific subject matter expertise, that provides an in-depth understanding of the problem and a novel, innovative and cost-effective solution. MIKEL is committed to providing an environment that challenges its employees to use and advance their skills and knowledge to provide solutions that exceed customer expectations.
As a cybersecurity analyst, you will be working with systems engineers, developers, and integrators to ensure they utilize effective cybersecurity principles in the development of Navy Information Systems and their authorization packages.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform Assessment and Authorization (A&A) System Security Plan for existing systems; identify any issues with the Security Plan and Procedures; execute the Validation Plan and Procedures; review POA&Ms; develop Risk Assessments
- Work with systems engineers to incorporate cybersecurity concepts into the development of Navy systems
- Be comfortable conducting independent security control assessments in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, 800-53A, CNSSI 1253, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF) described in NIST SP 800-37
- Clearly articulate requirements and other information in written documentation such as Security Plan, Contingency Plan, Contingency Plan Test, Business Impact Analysis, etc.
- Provide guidance and training in eMASS to team members
- Identify and communicate mitigation and remediation strategies
- Develop and document processes and procedures for cybersecurity requirements of information systems
- Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills: multitasking, working individually and with a team, having a positive attitude, being self-motivated and reliable, being trustworthy, having strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills, and being able to handle stress in a professional manner
- Position requires U.S. Citizenship and an active DoD security clearance
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must be Navy Qualified Validator as designated by the NAVY SCA.
- National Institute of Standards and Training Special Publications (NIST SPs)
- Assessment and Authorization
- ACAS, STIGViewer, EMASS, EMASTER
- RMF policy development, process improvement, and strategy implementation
- Create RMF packages, including POA&Ms, Security Plans, Risk Assessments, Architecture Diagrams, Asset Inventories, System/Site Policies, Procedures, and Processes.
- Must attain, and or have previously attained and be able to maintain status of NUWCDIVNPT Cyber Security Workforce (CSWF)
- 3 years of cybersecurity or information technology experience.
- Nessus Vulnerability Scanner
Location: Middletown, RI, US
MIKEL offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401k Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Tuition Reimbursement.
Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance or higher is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
MIKEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
