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ID #45924982
State Texas
City Killeen / temple / ft hood
Job type Permanent
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Honu Services
Showed 2022-09-23
Date 2022-09-22
Deadline 2022-11-20
Category Et cetera
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Information Security Specialist II (Patch Management)

Texas, Killeen / temple / ft hood, 76541 Killeen / temple / ft hood USA

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Position: Information Security Specialist II

Location: Fort Hood, Texas (Killeen)

Job Summary: KaiHonua, LLC has an immediate opening for an Information Security Specialist to join our rapidly growing team. The Information Security Specialist Performs under general direction and uses current information security technology disciplines and practices to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of Government information assets in accordance with established standards and procedures. Develops and maintains knowledgebase on changing regulatory, threat, and technology landscapes to continually develop or maintain security policies and standards, and ensures compliance throughout the organization; Provides Risk Management Framework, circuit/system accreditation and certification policy services; Participates in the development or modification of the computer environment IA security program plans and requirements; Develops procedures to ensure system users are aware of their IA responsibilities before granting access to DoD information systems; Recognizes possible security violations and takes appropriate action to report the incident, as required; Ensures IA security requirements are appropriately identified in computer environment operation procedures; and collects and maintains data needed to meet system IA reporting requirements.

Responsibilities: (Not listed in order of importance; other duties may be assigned) and must be able to perform the following with minimal guidance:

  • Provide oversight for the Computer Network Defense-Service Provider (CNDSP)
  • Work with system owners to close IAVMs/ICVMs and open Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) in a rapid fashion, in accordance with DoD instructions/directives. Review all POA&MS with the Program Manager on at least a quarterly basis and update the POA&Ms accordingly.
  • Provide Defense in Depth principles and technology in security engineering designs and implementation
  • Analyze existing and future systems, reviewing security architectures, and developing engineering solutions that integrate information security requirements to proactively manage information protection
  • Apply security risk assessment methodology to system development, including assessing and auditing network penetration testing, antivirus deployment, risk analysis
  • Conduct Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) activities, including forensic analysis
  • Engineer and deploy network defense countermeasures such as anti-virus, anti-spam, and intrusion detection and prevention system solutions
  • Analyze IA security events, including threat model development and resulting security risk analysis of systems
  • Review and assess information security events and logs via sophisticated security information/event manager
  • Maintain Agency public key infrastructure system Implement security designs in hardware, software, data and procedures
  • Provide support for the Department of Defense (DoD) Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) service.
  • Responsible for requesting, receiving, installation, and accountability of system (server) PKI certificates and providing technical support for PKI.
  • Provide Certification and Accreditation, as well as provide Automated Information System Accreditation support
  • Provide Security Risk Assessment. Perform risk analysis of resources, controls, vulnerabilities, impact of losing systems' capabilities and threats to the mission objective; provide analysis to facilitate decisions to implement security countermeasures or mitigate risk; implement countermeasures; periodically review program. Recognize possible threats and review evaluations for compliance and non-compliance.
  • Other duties as required

Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
  • 2-3 years of experience performing Information Assurance functions and using RMF IT security controls and policies
  • Must possess and maintain an IT-I level certification IAW AR 25-2 and IAT-II certification IAW DoD 8570.01-M
  • Must be a U.S. citizen

Security Clearance: Position may require a DoD security clearance

Physical Requirements: Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. May include lifting weight up to thirty (30) pounds as necessary.

  • Must have valid driver's license
  • Clean driving record
  • Occasional use of company vehicle while on work site

KaiHonua LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Positions functions and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. KaiHonua LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

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