Assistant IT Support Lead with Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Support IT Operations Branch cybersecurity functions, ensuring systems meet DoD and SOMTC security requirements.
• Assist in RMF/ATO activities including documentation, compliance tracking, and package submission.
• Conduct and analyze vulnerability scans, coordinate remediation actions, and maintain continuous monitoring requirements.
• Support system hardening, configuration management, and security architecture planning.
• Contribute to incident response efforts and ensure timely reporting and resolution.
• Maintain accurate RMF artifacts, audit materials, and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, and mission support teams to ensure secure and resilient IT operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in IT/Cybersecurity, OR associate in IT/Cybersecurity with 5 years of experience.
• Current certification meeting DCWF Information Systems Security Officer (722) at the Intermediate/Advanced level (e.g., CISSP or CISM); minimum 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) annually.
• Cybersecurity principles and methodologies.
• Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Network security architecture and protocols.
• Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.
• Security system design and implementation.
• Incident response.
• Compliance with NIST, FISMA, and PCI DSS.
• Operating system security (Windows/Linux).
• 2 years managing DoD RMF packages in eMASS; performing vulnerability scans with ACAS/Nessus and analyzing results; developing and maintaining RMF artifacts such as the System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).