This position requires TS/SCI clearance with ability to pass a Polygraph.
The Cybersecurity Specialist will partner with the security team, program, and government customers to perform as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at the LM Waterton facility in Littleton, CO.
Classified Cybersecurity Analysts help secure lifesaving products and critical state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing systems by applying cutting edge cybersecurity principles. Rising to the challenge of building a more secure world for the warfighter, space exploration, climate sustainability, and commercial use.
The work that Cybersecurity Analysts do can be summarized in this way:
- You will have a direct impact to national security, ultimately contributing to protecting your loved ones – this is dynamic, gratifying and impactful work!
- You will have the opportunity to engage in all aspects of the cyber discipline
- You can enjoy a work-life balance that allows for flex hours and a family-first culture.
Key Responsibilities of this role includes:
- Oversee day-to-day information system security operations including hardware and software implementations.
- Carry out technical administration of IS in accordance with internal LM and customer security requirements, primarily Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Upkeep, monitor, analyze, and respond to network and security events.
- Document compliance actions within the approved automated compliance tracking system or develop a plan of actions and milestones (POA&M) with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to address non-compliance in the allotted time frame.
- Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with internal security policies and practices outlined in the security plan.
- Auditing is a large part of this role’s responsibility.
• TS/SCI clearance with ability to pass a Polygraph
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification or higher, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of operating system security requirements.
• Knowledge with industry standard Information Assurance tools such as Splunk, SCAP, Nessus.
• Information System auditing experience.
• Experience with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM).
• Experience with Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 1253, NIST SP 800-37 Risk Management Framework (RMF), and/or NIST SP 800-53 Security and Privacy Controls requirements.
• Experience developing, reviewing and maintaining RMF artifacts.
• Experience with obtaining and maintaining system ATOs.
• Experience implementing new and complex technologies at multiple classification levels within large enterprise environments.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to pass a polygraph
- DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification or higher, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire
- Knowledge of operating system security requirements
- Knowledge of information assurance tools, including Splunk, SCAP, and Nessus
- Information systems auditing experience
- Experience with NISPOM and DAAPM
- Experience with CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-37 RMF, and/or NIST SP 800-53 security and privacy controls
- Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining RMF artifacts
- Experience obtaining and maintaining system ATOs
- Experience implementing complex technologies at multiple classification levels within large enterprise environments
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