{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8df18bc78aeeb93fc93107bf","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8df18bc78aeeb93fc93107bf","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8df18bc78aeeb93fc93107bf","title":"Computer Security Systems Specialist Level III","description":"Job Description\nThe Computer Security Systems Specialist Level III will design, develop, engineer, and implement solutions to MLS requirements. Perform complex risk analyses which also include risk assessment. Establish and satisfy information assurance and security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands. Support customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies. Apply know-how to government and commercial common user systems, as well as to dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures. Perform analysis, design, and development of security features for system architectures.\nKey Tasks and Responsibilities\nTo effectively manage Cybersecurity risk to the Office, the contractor will assist the OFR in refining and implementing the processes and methodologies to assess internal and external/third-party systems and provide an accurate accounting and tracking for shortcomings and weaknesses. The weaknesses will be tracked, monitored and reported in Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms). Findings discovered through risk assessments, Security Controls Assessments (SCA) and continuous monitoring activities will be collected, analyzed and used to provide continuous reporting and support informed, risk-based decision.\nIn addition to the personnel required to directly perform the subtasks listed in this section, the Contractor may provide Subtask Each Subtask support will provide effective implementation of their assigned subtask. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:\nServing as the principal liaison between the OFR and supporting personnel for the specific subtask area (e.g., Security Controls Assessors, ISSOs, Continuous Monitoring);\nEnsuring OFR goals are communicated to the task area supporting personnel;\nProviding guidance, support, and supervision to the subtask area supporting personnel;\nEnsuring supporting personnel are properly prioritizing tasks and responsibilities;\nEnsuring proper allocation of tasks among supporting personnel, as applicable;\nEnsuring proper scheduling of tasks among supporting personnel, as applicable;\nProviding the final quality verification/validation of deliverables prior to submission to the OFR; and ensuring compliance with OFR timelines and deadlines for deliverables and associated subtask completion dates.\nJob Requirements:\nEducation & Experience\nUsing the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) to conduct assessments of Information security controls in order to measure the effectiveness of controls and identify control gaps.\nEnsure compliance to guidance, standards and regulations such as NIST Special Publications, FIPS, FedRAMP, and other federal regulations and policies.\nPreparing Security Authorization Packages and including documentation such as Authorization Official Out-briefs, Security Authorization Recommendations and Security Authorizations memorandums.\nIdentify, assess, and prioritize identified risks.\nCollect evidence, artifacts, and document findings to support conclusions.\nReport on compliance with internal policies, controls, and standards.\nProvide recommendations for remediation of identified deficiencies.\nTrack and report on Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) (i.e., findings/deficiencies to closure).\nCoordinate third-party risk assessments and IT audits.\nManage remediation efforts and report on the status of control deficiencies.\nSupport security initiatives and global policy adherence and awareness efforts.\nSupport global information security metrics and reporting program(s).\nProvide security expertise to business units and key stakeholders.\nEnforce policy adherence and manage formal policy exception request.\nProvide timely status updates/reporting on assessments and assigned projects.\nCertifications\nCISSP\nCISM\nSecurity Clearance\nPublic Trust\nMust be a U.S. Citizen\nOther (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)\nD.C. or Remote\nComputer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.\nComputer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Aaron McClellan in Human Resources at\n314.952.5138 or [email protected].\n\nGet job alerts by email. Sign up now! Join Our Talent Network!\nJob Snapshot\nEmployee Type\nFull-Time\nLocation\nRemote, DC (Hybrid)\nJob Type\nInformation Technology, Strategy - Planning\nExperience\nNot Specified\nDate Posted\n03/08/2024\nJob ID\n4169/3090/20342","company":"Computer World Services","rawCompany":"computer world services","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:27:07.190Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1212.00","title":"Information Security Analysts","slug":"information-security-analysts"},{"code":"13-1199.07","title":"Security Management Specialists","slug":"security-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Computer Security Systems Specialist Level III","description":"Job Description\nThe Computer Security Systems Specialist Level III will design, develop, engineer, and implement solutions to MLS requirements. Perform complex risk analyses which also include risk assessment. Establish and satisfy information assurance and security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands. Support customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies. Apply know-how to government and commercial common user systems, as well as to dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures. Perform analysis, design, and development of security features for system architectures.\nKey Tasks and Responsibilities\nTo effectively manage Cybersecurity risk to the Office, the contractor will assist the OFR in refining and implementing the processes and methodologies to assess internal and external/third-party systems and provide an accurate accounting and tracking for shortcomings and weaknesses. The weaknesses will be tracked, monitored and reported in Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms). Findings discovered through risk assessments, Security Controls Assessments (SCA) and continuous monitoring activities will be collected, analyzed and used to provide continuous reporting and support informed, risk-based decision.\nIn addition to the personnel required to directly perform the subtasks listed in this section, the Contractor may provide Subtask Each Subtask support will provide effective implementation of their assigned subtask. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:\nServing as the principal liaison between the OFR and supporting personnel for the specific subtask area (e.g., Security Controls Assessors, ISSOs, Continuous Monitoring);\nEnsuring OFR goals are communicated to the task area supporting personnel;\nProviding guidance, support, and supervision to the subtask area supporting personnel;\nEnsuring supporting personnel are properly prioritizing tasks and responsibilities;\nEnsuring proper allocation of tasks among supporting personnel, as applicable;\nEnsuring proper scheduling of tasks among supporting personnel, as applicable;\nProviding the final quality verification/validation of deliverables prior to submission to the OFR; and ensuring compliance with OFR timelines and deadlines for deliverables and associated subtask completion dates.\nJob Requirements:\nEducation & Experience\nUsing the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) to conduct assessments of Information security controls in order to measure the effectiveness of controls and identify control gaps.\nEnsure compliance to guidance, standards and regulations such as NIST Special Publications, FIPS, FedRAMP, and other federal regulations and policies.\nPreparing Security Authorization Packages and including documentation such as Authorization Official Out-briefs, Security Authorization Recommendations and Security Authorizations memorandums.\nIdentify, assess, and prioritize identified risks.\nCollect evidence, artifacts, and document findings to support conclusions.\nReport on compliance with internal policies, controls, and standards.\nProvide recommendations for remediation of identified deficiencies.\nTrack and report on Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) (i.e., findings/deficiencies to closure).\nCoordinate third-party risk assessments and IT audits.\nManage remediation efforts and report on the status of control deficiencies.\nSupport security initiatives and global policy adherence and awareness efforts.\nSupport global information security metrics and reporting program(s).\nProvide security expertise to business units and key stakeholders.\nEnforce policy adherence and manage formal policy exception request.\nProvide timely status updates/reporting on assessments and assigned projects.\nCertifications\nCISSP\nCISM\nSecurity Clearance\nPublic Trust\nMust be a U.S. Citizen\nOther (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)\nD.C. or Remote\nComputer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.\nComputer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Aaron McClellan in Human Resources at\n314.952.5138 or [email protected].\n\nGet job alerts by email. Sign up now! 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