Information Assurance/Security Specialist

Knight Federal Solutions Inc
United States
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

CompTIA Security+ Cyber Security Disaster Recovery Nessus Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

Ensure all company employees working cybersecurity/IT functions and/or requiring privileged access must comply with DOD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DOD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 at contract award (to include DoD 8140 when published). JRTC has a requirement to maintain DoD Information Assurance/Cyber Security compliance. This effort includes the tasks and Accreditation Process in support of Risk Management Framework (RMF) for the JRTC integrated tactical network.

Additional Duties:

  • Cybersecurity Policy & Incident Management - Prevent and report violations of cybersecurity policies and incidents using GFE computers.

  • Vulnerability Assessments & Risk Analysis - Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk analysis for JRTC, RTU, and training unit equipment, covering classified and unclassified systems.

  • Cybersecurity Compliance & Standards - Implement DoD cybersecurity policies, ensuring operational resilience, continuous monitoring, and risk management in line with NIST SP 800-30 and RMF requirements.

  • Threat Monitoring & Reporting - Identify, update, and verify system vulnerabilities using ACAS, NESSUS, or physical checks, and report findings to PM/COR.

  • Security Solutions & Implementation - Recommend and implement cybersecurity solutions to meet customer and operational requirements.

  • Training & Awareness - Track and ensure compliance with cybersecurity training requirements per DoDD 8140.3.

  • Disaster Recovery & Continuity - Collaborate with JRTC Operations Group security officer and ISM to develop, maintain, and test disaster recovery procedures.

Requirements

Secret Security Clearance- required

CompTIA Security+ CE- required

Bachelor’s degree in cyber security (preferred); or CompTIA CySA+ and military training/apprenticeship for cumulative total of five years of experience in cyber security

About the company

Knight Federal Solutions is a trusted provider to industry leading prime contractors, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. We have established a company culture that supports our employees, their families and the communities in which they live and work. When you join our team you belong to a group of people that work hard, strive for greatness and care about people.

Our hard work is evident in everything we do. Whether it be supporting large government programs in the areas of Simulation and Training, Information Technology, Intelligence or Engineering we always strive to be the best. It is for this reason that we have been recognized as a World Class Team Supplier by Northrop Grumman and were also named one of Florida’s fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

As Knight Federal Solutions continues to grow, we look forward to hiring the best and the brightest to join us in our success!

Cybersecurity services are required for the sustainment of JRTC enterprise Authorization to Operate (ATO) renewal effort, and to provide security monitoring and access control to key facilities within the JRTC IS enterprise.

Operate all aspects of Information Systems (IS) data availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non- repudiation. Implement and monitor security measures for communication systems, networks, and provide advice that systems and personnel adhere to established security standards and Governmental requirements for security on these systems. Develop and execute Government approved security policies, plans, and procedures; implement data network security measures; operate and monitor network intrusion detection and forensic systems; conduct IS security incident handling; support Continuity of Operations.

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