Title IA Security Specialist

CommIT EnterprisesTitle: IA Security SpecialistLocation: US-VA-QuanticoID: 2026-1317Category: EngineeringPosition Type: Regular Full TimeOverviewCommIT Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an IA Security Specialist to provide Information Systems Security support for enterprise network assets. A strong understanding of DoD STIG/IAVA and compliance processes is necessary for success. The primary tool used is the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), facilitating a compliant and secure network.The auditing environment includes Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE), SolarWinds, Marine Corps Database (MCD), Operational Directive Reporting System (OPDRS), RedSeal, DISA STIG Viewer, Marine Corps Compliance and Authorization Support Tool (MCCAST), and vulnerability scanning tools such as ACAS. Auditing compliance aligns with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).Established in 2001, CommIT is a Certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (CVOSB) offering technical engineering and data science services. Their enterprise systems support includes the Department of Defense's GCSS-MC, CAC2S, TBMCS-MC, and the Department of Veteran's Affairs' telehealth communications. Services include acquisition management, systems engineering, agile software development, cloud management, IT modernization, data analytics, cybersecurity, training, and DevSecOps, automated testing, and mobile application development.ResponsibilitiesYour essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:Conduct vulnerability scans on a regularly scheduled basis and ad hoc, as directed.Provide a regularly updated list of systems scanned and individual scan results.Coordinate scans with respective system owners.Provide scan results to system engineers for mitigation efforts.Work directly with system engineers to clearly identify changes as required.Maintain configuration items and execute functions on vulnerability management platforms, including ACAS, Nessus, STIG validation scans, and manual checks.Create essential documentation (procedures, scanning reports, remediation reports, etc.), provide analysis and metrics on vulnerabilities, and drive remediation throughout the organization.Serve as a subject matter expert for vulnerability scanning and STIG compliance procedures, ACAS 5.4 or higher execution/operation.Assist with STIG viewer answers.Assist with the development of Risk Management Framework (RMF) plans.Assist with Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) scans to validate compliance.Assist with DoDI 8500.2 IA Controls and reciprocity.Attend meetings and provide recommendations concerning risk management and mitigation efforts for organizational assets.Develop and maintain metrics and reports on vulnerability findings and remediation compliance.Facilitate proactive remediation of new vulnerabilities by collecting information from threat and vulnerability feeds, analyzing impact and applicability to the environment, and communicating recommended remediation actions to impacted teams.Provide technical support to system and technology owners to propose mitigation and remediation solutions.Document configuration deviations; validate against tickets and RFMs.Assist with Marine Corps Compliance and Authorization Support Tool (MCCAST) package preparation and review.QualificationsRequired Experience, Education and Certifications:DoD 8570 IAT II Level Certification required (CCNA-Security, CySA, GICSP, GSEC, Security+CE, SSCP).High-level familiarity with vulnerability management tools such as ACAS and SCAP.A Cyber Security team player contributing to policy development and RMF package accreditation requirements.Preferred Skills:Background as an Information Systems Security Officer with a strong systems security mindset, detail oriented, and strong written and oral communication skills.Security Requirements:Active DoD Secret clearance.Equal Opportunity Employer: CommIT Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.PI284121788J-18808-Ljbffr