What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Cyber Security Specialist (0011) position at OCT Consulting LLC?
OCT Consulting, LLC is an SBA-certified, 8(a) small business management and technology consulting firm that provides support to Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.
Responsibilities And Duties
OCT currently has an opening for a Junior Cyber Security Specialist to work with our federal client.
The Candidate will support the Risk Management Framework for a Federal Government client and support compliance with FISMA policies and regulations.
Day to day responsibilities include:
Security Requirements
Must be able to obtain or retain a Public Trust or higher clearance, with a requirement for U.S. citizenship. The investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check.
Qualifications
A preferred candidate will have one or more of the following IT security related credentials and certifications listed below:
Benefits:
The position includes competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits:
About OCT
OCT Consulting LLC is a certified SBA 8(a), minority owned, small, disadvantaged business providing professional services and Information technology solutions to the federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the advantage of agility in operations along with a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major federal government agencies.
OCT is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. OCT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Responsibilities And Duties
OCT currently has an opening for a Junior Cyber Security Specialist to work with our federal client.
The Candidate will support the Risk Management Framework for a Federal Government client and support compliance with FISMA policies and regulations.
Day to day responsibilities include:
- Cyber Security Assessment and Management (CSAM) administration & support
- Test and update CSAM instance to latest versions
- Risk Management Framework (RMF) Services for the Agency
- Conduct ATO package compliance review on security authorization and core security documents
- Develop and/or update Risk Management Framework (RMF) core security document templates
- Knowledge of Blue Team concepts
- Conduct SaaS product reviews and develop & deliver executive summaries for management
- Provide Centralized Cyber Security Service
- Develop project plans for the implementation of CSAM functional capabilities
- Represent NOAA at the DOC CSAM Program Meetings
- Develop metrics to measure the effectiveness of CSAM
- POAM status reviews and tracking
- ATO planning
- Conduct and update Security Controls Assessment (SCA) on common controls
- Conduct corrective actions for RMF documentation and processes
- Develop specific role-based training and the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) assessor standard
- Develop and Conduct online trainings as needed
Security Requirements
Must be able to obtain or retain a Public Trust or higher clearance, with a requirement for U.S. citizenship. The investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business/management field from an accredited institution (preferred, but may be replaced by significant experience)
- At least 2 years of proven experience in federal government or private sector working on GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) and FISMA compliance activities
- Cyber Security Assessment and Management (CSAM) experience
- Experience with leveraging and tailoring NIST Risk Management Framework
- Knowledge of or experience with the Service Now ticketing system preferred
- Developed problem-solving and analytical abilities
- strong customer service and interpersonal skills
A preferred candidate will have one or more of the following IT security related credentials and certifications listed below:
- Information Technology Specialist - FISMA Compliance
- (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)® or Associate
- Cyber Security Assessment and Management (CSAM) certification
- (ISC)2 Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)®
- ISACA® Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM)®
- GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)
- Certification Agent/Security Control Assessor
- ISACA® Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
- Electronic Commerce Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Benefits:
The position includes competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee's gross salary
- Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays
- Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
- Training Benefits
About OCT
OCT Consulting LLC is a certified SBA 8(a), minority owned, small, disadvantaged business providing professional services and Information technology solutions to the federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the advantage of agility in operations along with a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major federal government agencies.
OCT is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. OCT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Salary : $70,000 - $95,000
