Journeyman Cybersecurity Specialist

<strong>Description<br><br></strong>Background check, US Citizenship, CAC, and a secret clearance are requirements of this position. Monday & Tuesday on site each week. Travel is 10%.<br><br>Salary: $100,000 to $120,000 per year depending on experience.<br><br>TMMG is actively seeking a highly motivated Journeyman Cyber Security Analyst to support the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Surface Acquisition Program Management Offices (CG-SEA) in Washington DC, in the areas of Information Assurance (IA) and cybersecurity. The candidate will be responsible for analyzing USCG cutter computer/PLC based control systems as well as networks for hull, machinery, and electrical systems. Knowledge and application of the DHS/NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) will be required in order to recommend authorization to operate the systems analyzed. Assisting the USCG in development of technical policy regarding cyber security will be required. The candidate must be resourceful, hard-working, detail oriented, and a self-starter interested in working within a multi-disciplinary team. The candidate will work on high-visibility and mission critical aspects of several programs and must be able to perform all functional duties independently. Professional integrity and attention to detail is a must.<br><br><strong>Requirements<br><br></strong>The candidate’s responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) performing, or supporting the following actions:<br><br><ul><li> Work with USCG program offices to apply IA and cyber security laws, policies, and directives to DHS programs and systems.</li><li> Provide technical IA and cybersecurity analysis support to the Program Office.</li><li> Provide technical IA and cybersecurity expertise to develop acquisition cybersecurity documentation.</li><li> Participate in the security design and review of USCG system architectures.</li><li> Assist System Owners in completing RMF process.</li><li> Assess and recommend cybersecurity controls for tactical systems that operate in unique environments.</li><li> Evaluate next-generation technologies and architectural frameworks for implementation within high stress performance environments.</li><li> Evaluate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and similar artifacts for impacts to security postures. - Assess and allocate cybersecurity controls for tactical systems that operate in unique environments.</li><li> Work directly with fleet commands to implement Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) within USCG activities.</li><li> Assist with the design and evaluation of Cross Domain Solutions (CDSs).</li><li> Be comfortable interfacing with military and civilian management, as well as project teams from various regions.<br><br></li></ul>Physical Job Requirements<br><br>This position’s essential functions typically include (but are not limited to): fingering/typing, hearing, sitting, standing, talking, and walking.<br><br>Education/Certification Requirements<br><br>In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, one of the following may be considered as a substitute:<br><br><ul><li> Three (3) years of relevant work experience in addition to any other experience requirements.</li><li> An Associate’s degree (AS) in one of the above disciplines plus four (4) years of relevant work experience in addition to any other experience requirements.</li><li> At least three (3) years of overall relevant experience.</li><li> At least one (1) year of demonstrated experience with U.S. shipbuilding acquisitions preferred.</li><li> At least one (1) year of demonstrated experience supporting a major system acquisition program (DHS/USCG Level I, DoD ACAT I or equivalent) preferred.</li><li> Possess a Level Two (2) IAT DOD 8570.01 Certification (CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, etc.).</li><li> Level Three (3) IAM DOD 8570.01 Certification (CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO) is preferred.<br><br></li></ul>An ideal candidate will also possess some or all of the following additional qualifications:<br><br><ul><li> Comfortable working with the IA/Cybersecurity control sets delineated in NIST 800-53.</li><li> A working knowledge of DoD/DoN/DHS IA instructions, directives, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.</li><li> Experience working in Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).</li><li> Must be a confident and articulate verbal and written communicator and technical writer.</li></ul>

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