CS/IA Specialist (must be a U.S. citizen per 32 CFR Part 117/NISPOM Rule)
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION: The CS/IA Specialist will support: (1) security testing and certification (e.g., Risk Management Framework (RMF), DoDD 8500.1, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Requirements Guides (SRGs), etc.) developing Information Support Plans (ISPs); (2) performing system scans using automated tools (SCC, Retina, nmap, etc.); (3) performing manual analysis; and (4) preparing Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
The CS/IA Specialist must possess a good understanding of Cybersecurity concepts, practices and procedures within the Linux and Windows Operating System computing environments. In addition, he/she must be organized, have excellent record-keeping skills and have the ability to analyze technical/administrative problems, develop optional solutions, and implement the selected solution. The CS/IA Specialist must have strong oral and written skills in documenting and presenting findings and recommendations to peers as well as superiors.
Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. citizen. 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM Rule)
117.10 (c) Verification of U.S. citizenship. A contractor will require each applicant for determination of eligibility for (security investigation) who claims U.S. citizenship to provide evidence of citizenship to the FSO or other authorized representative of the contractor. All documentation must be the original or certified copies of the original documents.
Documents accepted are the following:
A birth certificate certified with the registrar's signature, which bears the raised, embossed, impressed, or multicolored seal of the registrar's office.
A current or expired U.S. passport or passport card that is unaltered and undamaged and was originally issued to the individual.
A Department of State Form FS-240, “Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America.”
A Department of State Form FS-545 or DS-1350, “Certification of Report of Birth.”
A U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form N-560 or N-561, “Certification of U.S. Citizenship.”
A U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form 550, 551, or 570, “Naturalization Certificate.”
Holders of Permanent Resident Cards, or Green Cards are not accepted, as permanent resident/green card holders are not U.S. citizens.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, IA or a relevant discipline; Master’s degree preferred. Appropriate IA/CS work experience can be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Candidates already possessing a valid U.S. Security Clearance are preferred; ability to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance is required.
Practical knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
Certifications: Relevant certifications (CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CNA, etc.) are highly desirable but not required to start.
Ability to teach technical security to non-technical personnel.
Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
About Scientia LLC: Scientia LLC is a Bloomington, IN-based scientific, engineering, and technology applications small business concern specializing in software engineering and development, particularly in the areas of remote sensors, cartography, intelligence, and communication. Our guiding principles are innovation and integrity, and our primary customer is the U.S. Department of Defense. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. See www.scientiallc.com for more information