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The goal is to determine the extent to which the assigned security controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting the regulatory and or statutory security requirements for National Security Systems.\nResponsibilities:\nThe candidate will perform the following tasks and or participate in the following activities as part of their role as a SCA:\nEvaluate Government customer systems against NIST SP 800 53/53A R4, 30, 37 and 39, RMF and other security standards and publications as well as Government customer defined security guidelines and regulations. Utilizing the customer assessment tracking system, Xacta-360. Function as an independent and unbiased advocate who provides evidence to validate the trustworthiness of the system for the designated Authorizing Official (AO).\nConduct hands-on security control testing, analyze Body of Evidence (BoE) documentation and test results, document risk and recommend countermeasures.\nProvide an assessment of the severity of weakens or deficiencies discovered in the information system and its environment of operation and recommend corrective actions to address identified vulnerabilities.\nConduct hands-on security testing leveraging commercial tools and custom developed scripts and procedures.\nExecute vulnerability/compliance assessment tools and evaluate results for systems undergoing security assessment.\nParticipate in joint test teams with other customer organizations and or Government Agencies to complete security assessment and adjudication.\nCoordinate with other program elements conducting security testing.\nActively participate in or lead technical exchange meetings and application review boards, documenting actions items/results of these events.\nBrief management, as needed, on the status of action items and/or results of activities.\nPrepare security assessment reports containing the results and findings form the assigned security control assessments.\nProvide documentation to the customer which describes all identified system risks, planned test procedures taken and test results.\nProvide enhancement capabilities and SOPs to assessment operations for execution and implementation.\nMaintain accountability to ensure integrity and confidentiality of the process.\nResponsible for implementing and applying technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from malicious attack, damage, or unauthorized access.\nInvestigates network device and information security incidents to determine extent of compromise to national security information and automated information systems. \nQualifications:\nRequired:\nBachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Computer Systems Engineering\n2 to 5 years of hands-on experience in information security, network security, or systems engineering.\nKnowledge of firewalls, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint protection.\nProficiency in Linux, Windows, TCP/IP, and network architecture.\nUnderstanding of risk assessments, security frameworks, vulnerability management, and incident response.\nDesired:\nFamiliarity with conducting security assessments in support of accreditation and/or authorization (A&A) decisions.\nExperience writing scripts or code using Python, C++, Java, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and log analysis.\nFamiliarity with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity\nFramework and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.\nFamiliarity with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53 and or 800-53A Revision 4 as well as 800-30, 37 and 39.\nFamiliarity with the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) Instruction No. 1253.\nKnowledge of Federal laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity.\nKnowledge of cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools, including open-source tools, and their capabilities. \nKnowledge of cybersecurity principles and organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation).\nKnowledge of cybersecurity principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data.\nKnowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).\nKnowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.\nKnowledge of current industry methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating information technology (IT) security assessment, monitoring, detection, and remediation tools and procedures utilizing standards-based concepts and capabilities.\nKnowledge of information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption).\nKnowledge of cyber threats and known vulnerabilities from alerts, advisories, errata, and bulletins.\nKnowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies. \nKnowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth).\nKnowledge of Cloud technology.\nKnowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, Procedural Language/Structured Query Language [PL/SQL] and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return-oriented attacks, malicious code).\nSkill in discerning the protection needs (i.e., security controls) of information systems and other computing environments.\nCompTIA Security+\nGIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)\nCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)\nAbility to write technical reports and conduct briefings.\n-What You Can Expect:\nA culture of integrity.\nAt CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.\nAn environment of trust.\nCACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.\nA focus on continuous growth.\nTogether, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.\nPay Range:\nThere are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. 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