Wood River Federal

Information System Security Specialist III

Wood River Federal

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

Cyber Security

About the role

  • Overseeing and executing security operations across DoD systems.
  • Leading efforts in cybersecurity compliance, including RMF and DIACAP processes.
  • Supervising and maintaining the operational security posture of information systems.
  • Assisting in the development and enforcement of system security policies and change management procedures.
  • Preparing and maintaining cybersecurity documentation and process artifacts for ATO compliance.
  • Evaluating security solutions for classified and unclassified systems.
  • Supporting vulnerability analysis, incident response, penetration testing, and network security monitoring.
  • Utilizing tools such as eMASS and ACAS to support cybersecurity assessments.
  • Providing guidance and mentorship to junior cybersecurity staff.
  • Collaborating with system owners, engineers, and ISSMs to ensure secure system operations.

Requirements

  • ACTIVE SECRET security clearance required.
  • Advanced knowledge of RMF and DIACAP processes.
  • Proficiency with cybersecurity tools such as DISA eMASS and ACAS.
  • Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity policies and compliance frameworks.
  • Ability to lead teams and manage cybersecurity operations.
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
  • Experience developing and maintaining system security policies and procedures.
  • Ability to evaluate and implement security controls for complex systems.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or managerial discipline or High School Diploma/GED.
  • Must meet DoD 8570.01-M and DoD 8140 certification requirements: CND Auditor, CND Analyst, CNDSP Manager, CND Incident Responder, CND Infrastructure Support, IASAE I or II.
  • Minimum of five (5) years with a bachelor’s degree or seven (7) years with a high school diploma/GED in cybersecurity, engineering, test & evaluation (T&E), or assessment & authorization (A&A)/certification & accreditation (C&A).
  • Specific experience: At least ten (10) years supporting network/system security, Cyber Security Service Providers, or Red Teams within DoD or Federal government.
  • Experience must include three (3) of the following six (6) areas: Vulnerability Analysis, Network Security Monitoring, Incident Response/Forensics, Penetration Testing/Red Teaming, Experience assisting or developing system security policy and ensuring compliance with change management and configuration control processes.
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Hard skills
cybersecurity complianceRMFDIACAPvulnerability analysisincident responsepenetration testingnetwork security monitoringsecurity controlssystem security policiesATO compliance
Soft skills
leadershipmentorshipanalytical skillsdocumentation skillscommunication skillsteam management
Certifications
ACTIVE SECRET security clearanceCND AuditorCND AnalystCNDSP ManagerCND Incident ResponderCND Infrastructure SupportIASAE IIASAE IIDoD 8570.01-MDoD 8140