Galapagos Federal Systems

Cybersecurity SME

Galapagos Federal Systems

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $135,000 - $163,000 per year

About the role

  • Coordinate with DMDC to administer all aspects of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to ensure DTMO systems maintain their Authority to Operate (ATO)
  • Collaborate with the DTMO Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to maintain and update system security authorization packages
  • Support the Authorizing Official (AO) and Security Control Assessor (SCA) to ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies and security control requirements
  • Manage and track Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), ensuring remediation actions are documented, monitored, and closed in coordination with the ISSM
  • Participate in security audits, assessments, and authorization activities, providing documentation and technical support
  • Coordinate with DMDC to monitor and report the security posture of DTMO systems using automated and manual reporting tools
  • Monitor and analyze security event logs, generate reports, and identify potential risks or anomalous activity
  • Review vulnerability scan results, recommend remediation strategies, and coordinate implementation of security patches and fixes
  • Validate implementation of security controls and access control mechanisms to ensure proper protection of DTMO systems
  • Develop and submit Deviation Requests for authorized exceptions to DoD Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) requirements when necessary
  • Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Risk Assessment Reports (RARs)
  • Support incident response activities, coordinating with DMDC and DTMO stakeholders to investigate and resolve cybersecurity incidents
  • Provide cybersecurity guidance and recommendations to DTMO leadership and technical teams
  • Support cloud security compliance and ensure adherence to DoD cloud security and computing policies
  • Coordinate security assessments and penetration testing efforts to evaluate system security posture
  • Support continuous monitoring activities and ensure compliance with DoD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) requirements
  • Stay informed on emerging cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, recommending mitigation strategies and security improvements

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Red Hat Certified System Administrator in Red Hat OpenStack, or equivalent
  • Experience implementing and supporting the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-37 processes
  • Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, NIST security controls, and STIG compliance requirements
  • Experience managing Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and supporting security authorization packages
  • Experience conducting security assessments, vulnerability management, and remediation coordination
  • Familiarity with security event logging, monitoring tools, and incident response processes
  • Experience developing and maintaining security documentation, including SSPs, SARs, and RARs
  • Understanding of continuous monitoring programs and Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) requirements
  • Experience supporting cloud security environments and compliance with DoD cloud security policies
  • Strong analytical, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with security teams, system administrators, and federal stakeholders
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including security reporting and technical documentation.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k)
  • PTO
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid federal holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Risk Management Framework (RMF)NIST SP 800-37Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)vulnerability managementsecurity assessmentsincident responsecloud security compliancesecurity documentationsecurity event loggingsecurity control implementation
Soft Skills
analytical skillsrisk assessmentproblem-solving skillscollaborationcommunication skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in CybersecurityCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)AWS Certified Solutions ArchitectRed Hat Certified System Administrator