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OCT CONSULTING LLC

Junior Cyber Security Specialist (0011)

OCT CONSULTING LLC, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900


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:

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

Requirements

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

Certifications

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

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

Salary Range: $70,000 to $95,000, commensurate with experience

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.