Information System Security Specialist II

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of a Program Information Assurance (IA) processes tailored to include minimum qualification standards, fundamental awareness and familiarity to demonstrated competency with specific experience in Cyber Security, Engineering, Test & Evaluation, (T&E) and/or Security Control Assessor (SCA) under a Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and/or Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and/or include prior experience with the Defense Information Assurance & Certification Accreditation Process (DIACAP).
• Affordability of security policies & guidance documents to assist with the preparation and maintenance of process artifacts, traceability documents purposed for compliance with Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements.
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing up to classified information, and supervise and/or maintain the operational security posture for an information system or program.
• Support the development, documentation, and maintenance of system security plans, procedures, and authorization artifacts.
• Implement security controls and ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., RMF, NIST, DoD directives).
• Conduct routine security assessments, vulnerability scans, and configuration checks to identify and report security risks.
• Support incident response activities, including evidence collection, initial triage, and coordination with senior cybersecurity personnel.
• Maintain awareness of system configurations, user access requirements, and security posture changes.
• Assist in preparing documentation for system authorization, continuous monitoring, and audit readiness.
• Provide user support on security procedures, access requirements, and proper handling of sensitive information.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of practical experience in a Cybersecurity, Engineering, T&E or A&A (formerly C&A) related field.
• Must have experience working with Information Assurance tools such as DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).
• A minimum Top Secret security clearance or higher with the ability to obtain a Top Secret w/ SCI is required to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

• A High school diploma or HS equivalency certificate is acceptable.
• May be required to hold an Interim Security Control Assessor qualification.