What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior STIG Compliance Specialist position at PingWind?
Location: Adelphi, MD
Required Clearance: Top Secret
Certifications: IAM ll Level
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
Required Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT compliance, cybersecurity, or a related field, with a focus on STIG compliance.
Description
PingWind is seeking a Senior STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) Compliance Specialist who is responsible for leading efforts to ensure the organization's IT systems and applications adhere to Department of Defense (DoD) security standards. This role involves conducting advanced compliance assessments, implementing complex security controls, and providing strategic guidance on maintaining STIG compliance. The Senior STIG Compliance Specialist plays a key role in enhancing the organization’s security posture and ensuring ongoing compliance with federal regulations.
Responsibilities
Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:
· Lead and conduct comprehensive compliance assessments of IT systems, applications, and networks against applicable STIGs.
· Identify, document, and prioritize security vulnerabilities and non-compliant configurations.
· Develop and oversee remediation plans to address identified vulnerabilities.
· Design, implement, and configure advanced security controls to meet STIG requirements.
· Provide expert technical guidance and support for the implementation of security controls.
· Lead and mentor junior compliance specialists and IT staff on STIG compliance best practices and procedures.
· Maintain detailed and comprehensive documentation of compliance activities, including assessment findings, remediation actions, and status reports.
· Prepare and present high-level compliance reports to executive management and regulatory authorities.
· Experience with advanced compliance assessment tools and techniques.
· Proficiency in configuring and securing complex IT systems in accordance with STIG requirements.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
· Top Secret
· IAM II Level
Desired Qualifications
· Master’s Degree
About PingWind
PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com
Our benefits include:
Paid Federal Holidays
Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options
401k with matching
Paid vacation and sick leave
Continuing education assistance
Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources
Veterans are encouraged to apply
PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.
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