Cyber Security Specialist supporting JITC's Authorization to Operate by managing RMF documentation, compliance artifacts, and security system reviews to safeguard DoD information assets and infrastructure.
What you'll do
- Collect, investigate, monitor, and catalog RMF documentation including POA&Ms, system drawings, STIGs, and compliance artifacts for JITC Authorization to Operate submissions
- Maintain and update DoD repositories including eMASS, ACAS, and PPSM databases to track cybersecurity posture and authorization status
- Conduct physical system reviews and vulnerability assessments using SCAP, ACAS/Nessus, and STIG checklists on workstations, servers, network devices, and security appliances
- Provide weekly and monthly status updates on all tasks, deliverables, and funding; ensure all documents meet Government format, accuracy, and quality standards
- Coordinate with Government partners to collect authorization evidence, conduct semi-annual document reviews, and support Security Compliance Assessor recommendations
- Analyze IT infrastructure risk posture, identify security violations, and recommend improvements to risk management controls and system upgrades
Mission
This role directly supports the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) at Fort Huachuca in maintaining DoD cybersecurity authorization and compliance posture. The position coordinates with DISA Risk Executive Office and Government stakeholders to ensure systems meet FISMA and Risk Management Framework requirements through continuous security assessments and documentation management.
Required skills
- Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- eMASS
- ACAS/Nessus
- STIG checklists
- POA&M management
- Network security policies
- Security compliance assessment
- IT infrastructure risk evaluation