IT Cybersecurity Specialist

Position Summary, IT Cybersecurity Specialist

Innovative Professional Solutions, Inc. (IPS)—a successful defense contractor located in Panama City Beach, Florida—has provided exceptional support to our Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) customers for more than 25 years. Our benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan and paid time off.

We are looking for a highly qualified, highly skilled Information Technology (IT) Cybersecurity Specialist with experience working in the Department of War (DoW). The IT Cybersecurity Specialist will become a member of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Cyberspace Information Technology/Cybersecurity Workforce (CIT/CSWF). As such, this person is instrumental in: assisting with technology vulnerability identification and remediation; preparing, updating, and maintaining Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation, including Authority to Operate (ATO) packages, within in the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) tool; and performing security technical implementation guide (STIG) and information assurance vulnerability management (IAVM) monitoring and implementation.

Highlights of Responsibilities

• Perform system and software checks to ensure ongoing compliance with software development-related cybersecurity guidelines.
• Review cybersecurity Interim Authorization to Test (IATT) and ATO requirements for Development Test and Evaluation and Operational Test Environments.
• Evaluate Proof of Concept (POC) technologies.
• Liaison with DoW Program Managers to create Program Protection Plan (PPP).
• Perform STIG and IAVM monitoring and implementation.
• Provide Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM) reporting.
• Provide updates to the software accreditation eMASS records as guidance changes and is implemented within the program.
• Monitor primary software, as well as project supporting software, Department of the Navy Applications and Database Management System (DADMS) records for expiration dates; provide documentation to request extension or updates as appropriate.
• Implement updates to RMF cybersecurity plans and other planning documents.
• Perform cybersecurity Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) generation and maintenance.
• Perform ad-hoc patch or system/software vulnerability remediation testing and application in support of cybersecurity-related data calls.
• Keep abreast of latest DoW system cybersecurity requirements.

Required Education, Experience, and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Prior cybersecurity-related military service or 5-10 years of DoW cybersecurity work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with military Technology Development and Integration Process (TDIP).
• Experience in cybersecurity RMF approval processes.
• Knowledgeable of DoD cybersecurity risk management policies.
• Current CompTIA or Microsoft security certificate.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• An active, DoD Security clearance.
• Previous military or DoD cybersecurity experience.
• Knowledge of a full range of cybersecurity principles including systems software, database software, and immediate access storage technology.
• Knowledge of a broad range of concepts and principles to assess and advise on vulnerability to attack from a variety of sources.
• Broad technology expertise with application, system integration, data, and/or infrastructure knowledge.

Travel

No travel is currently anticipated for this position.

Tools and Technology

• Government-owned and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) web-based tools.
• Microsoft Office suite of tools (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

Working Conditions/Environment

• Most work will be conducted at the customer site located at NSWC PCD and the remainder at an IPS office.
• Some tasks may include reaching, lifting, bending, squatting, kneeling, and walking.
• IPS is a drug-free employer.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Pay

From $40.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education

Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification

CompTIA Security+: Required

Location

Location: Panama City, FL 32408 (Preferred)

Security clearance

Security clearance: Sec