SecureState is actively seeking an Security Specialist to provide Security Test & Evaluation assistance.Place of Performance:DC Metro Area.

Job Duties:

• Assist with evaluating the overall IT C&A process for the client and its customers
• Program assessment report that meets FISMA reporting requirements. It is intended that this report will be provided to the CIO for use in preparing FISMA reports
• Recommendations for improvements to the IT security program and its customers, including specific actions that will result in successful implementation of the recommendations
• Implementation of those recommendations/actions from deliverable (3) specified by the client for initial implementation
• Assessment and assistance with improving with the client’s C&A process and procedures
• Assessment of the client and its customers’ risk assessments of its mission critical systems, including recommendations for corrections if needed
• Assessment of the security plans for the client and its customer

Required skills/knowledge includes:

• Demonstrated IT security experience in the Federal arena (certified information systems security professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager(CISM) or Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) by a recognized and reputable organization preferred).
• In-depth knowledge laws, directives, orders, etc., pertaining to IT security and directing Federal government agencies.
• Understanding of security requirements in a non-classified, collegial environment
• Familiarity with IT security products (hardware, software, and services), technologies, protocols, and best practices.
• Working knowledge of organizations concerned with Federal IT security, such as FedCIRC, CERT, NIPC, and NIST.
• Prior experience writing material to satisfy FISMA, FISCAM, SAS-70 requirements for non-DOD Federal agencies.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.