Cyber Security Technical Specialist

About the position Abacus Technology is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to provide security and information assurance support for the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) at Aberdeen Proving Ground. This is a full-time position. Responsibilities • Support the system/application authorization and accreditation (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and Army policies (i.e., Risk Management Framework (RMF). • Recommend policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data. • Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs. • Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensure sound security principles are reflected in organizations' visions and goals. • Conduct systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews. • Recommend systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures. • Recommend and implement programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures. • Participate in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies. • Assess security events to determine impact and implement corrective actions. • Ensure the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services. Requirements • 5+ years experience cyber security and information assurance. • Bachelor's degree in a related field. • Must hold one of the following certifications in compliance with DoD 8570 IAM Level I: Security+ CE, CAP, and/or Cloud+. • Experience in information security or network/system administration, and/or a closely related function, such as IT auditing, IT compliance, enterprise risk management, performing cybersecurity assessments and inspections, providing incident response, creating/updating/implementing cybersecurity-relevant policies and procedures, etc. • Experience with DOD regulatory compliance and information security management frameworks, including NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, DoD RMF, etc. • Experience in developing and interpreting cyber security plans, policies, and procedures (in areas to include but not limited to configuration management, contingency/disaster preparation, incident response, account management, access control, media control, etc.), providing incident response, reviewing security assessments and inspections and conducting risk management activities at the system level. • Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance. Benefits • Health and Dental Insurance • 401(k) and Matching • Life Insurance • Short- and Long-Term Disability • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Professional Membership, Technical Training, Certification, and Education Assistance Apply tot his job