Systems Security Analyst
Role Overview
Provides information system security support as a third-party ISSO.
Supports vulnerability identification, risk mitigation, and RMF packages through Authority to Operate.
Requires strong knowledge of eMASS management, including data entry, record maintenance, and system navigation.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Provides information system security support as a third-party ISSO.
Supports vulnerability identification, risk mitigation, and RMF packages through Authority to Operate.
Requires strong knowledge of eMASS management, including data entry, record maintenance, and system navigation.
Responsibilities
- Develop RMF certification documentation, standard operating procedures, security policies, and instructions for networked and stand-alone systems.
- Evaluate applications, systems, and networks against NIST SP 800-53 controls and document security posture and vulnerabilities.
- Create SSPs, POA&Ms, system diagrams, and user guides.
- Assess systems using STIG Viewer, SCAP Compliance Checker, and ACAS/NESSUS.
- Generate compliance reports and manage security artifacts through eMASS.
- Track Windows, Linux, VMware, and application security updates; review audits, deficiencies, and corrective actions through closure.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and at least three years of direct information assurance or RMF experience, or five years of direct experience in lieu of a degree.
- Experience using eMASS and working knowledge of cybersecurity technology and DoD or federal policies, including DoD 8500.01 and NIST SP 800-53.
- IAT Level II compliant under DoD 8570-01M.
- Active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI.
- Ability to travel up to 15%.
Desired qualifications
- Working knowledge of ACAS/NESSUS, SCAP, and STIG Viewer or Evaluate STIG tools is desired.
- Top Secret/SCI clearance and experience with continuously monitored systems are desired.
About the employer
Ampersand Solutions Group is a national security technology company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
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