ADL Information Systems/Cybersecurity Professional (Management)

A senior level information systems and cybersecurity professional reporting to the Program Manager (PM), supporting a DoD customer.  Note: work location is remote with occasional trips to the Orlando, FL area. Works collaboratively with the project team and has the qualifications to undertake:

IT Operations Oversight/Team Management

• Provide system and network related solutions for DoD information systems (IS), information technology (IT) and information assurance.
• Oversee and provide tasking to the IS/IT team, develop project requirements, track all tasks to completion, and provide status reporting to the leadership.
• Work with other IS/IT team and end-users to identify and address connectivity problems, manage complex system requirements, and create technical documentation for users.
• Balance technical knowledge with network and data infrastructure experience to manage and maintain the cloud computing environment(s) and third-party cloud computing platforms.
• Establish and configure networks for organization-wide use. Determine data management and information technology needs, recommend how to set up the network, and provide users and the organization with constant access to servers and data storage sites.
• Determine areas of the IT infrastructure that need attention or expertise, coordinate support to resolve user-side issues, and foster collaboration for successful workflow of the IS/IT department.
• Work with system administrators and engineers to create or update system/site policies, procedures, and process guides.
• Coordinate with other system SMEs to identify and develop authorization boundary diagrams, architecture diagrams, and hardware and software inventories.
• Oversee backup operations and system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, network, server and cloud resources, systems, and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
• Maintain reliable system performance through active monitoring and user-reported network issues. Conduct regular tests to ensure that the system meets expectations for speed, security, and reliability. Also work with technicians and system administrators to conduct routine system audits, making recommendations to improve reliability and performance.
• Develop and deploy performance-enhancing measures throughout the network. Make hardware / software / cybersecurity poster recommendations, such as repairs, replacing or upgrading servers, routers, switches or shifting databases to new software to improve network security, vulnerability deterrence, reliability, or speed. Develop proposals for IS/IT improvements and investments, and present to the PM and senior leadership.

Cybersecurity Oversight

• Develop, update, and review Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation to include Security Plans, Implementation Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and Risk Assessment Reports.
• Assess system compliance against NIST and DoD security requirements to include the NIST 800-53 controls and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs); produce evidence to support compliance status of NIST and DoD security requirements.
• Support RDT&E staff with RMF expertise and recommend project requirements, scheduling, and budgeting of resources to ensure compliance with DoD and Federal agency requirements.
• Oversee efforts to ensure that computer systems and networks remain secure and reliable, monitor network availability, and collect data to enhance security and reliability.
• Oversee efforts to perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions, perform regular file archival and purge as necessary and create, change, and delete user accounts as required.
• Work with team members to design and oversee server-side elements of network infrastructure, to include installing network-wide malware protection software, configuring firewalls, and configuring databases and access on the back end.
• Ensure that data remains intact, secure, and accessible in case of system crashes by conducting data backups. Determine when to back up or transfer data and take the network offline with the least amount of impact or interruption to the organization and verify data to ensure a successful backup.
• Analyze vulnerability scans of information systems and assist in remediation tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Office environment. Some travel (15%) may be required.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in related field such as computer or information science, engineering or equivalent. Extensive experience with associates degree and certifications will be considered.
• Ability to lead a small team, provide leadership and mentorship, and deliver documentation and projects on time in a fast past environment.
• Requires minimum 5 – 7 years progressive experience in the related area as an individual contributor.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements such as NIST 800-53 and the DoD RMF. Expertise in RMF and shepherding programs / projects through the RMF lifecycle (eMASS and ATO experience highly desired)
• Demonstrated efficiency and experience in RMF package development, including POA&Ms (mitigation statements), Security Plans, Risk Assessments, system/site policies, procedures, and processes, architecture diagrams, and hardware/software inventories
• Experience in assessing systems using NIST 800-53 and/or DISA STIGs and SRGs; familiarity with NIST publications
• Certifications in compliance with DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level III required (CISM, CISSP, GSLC, or GCISO)
• Advanced skillsets with Cisco equipment are highly desirable.
• Ability to conduct complex troubleshooting, which requires both advanced technical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to support information assurance efforts, using best practices and procedures to protect CUI, proprietary and sensitive data from intrusion, loss, and corruption.
• Ample experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting small to medium sized network architectures.
• Highly enthusiastic, creative, and passionate about supporting education and training capability for the warfighter and experienced working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Positive, collaborative, and dedicated team player who provides IS administration subject matter expertise and guidance to successfully complete complex tasks.
• Ability to balance multiple projects to meet tight deadlines and customer satisfaction.
• Offer innovative and practical solutions for improving the quality of deliverables and efficacy of process execution.
• Ability to operate efficiently in a Windows or Linux platform with advanced skills.
• Experience communicating, briefing, and working with senior level government and industry leadership.
• Knowledge of existing communications technologies and software.
• Outstanding written (prose, editing, proofreading and presentation) and oral communications skills, especially the ability to articulate complex strategic situations and strategies and to effectively communicate to audiences with and without distributed learning experience.

SimIS Offers:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (at no cost to you) and LTD
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Federal Holidays each year

SimIS, Inc. is an AA / EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer