Systems Security Analsyt - C&A CISSP

Systems Security AnalystLocation: Rockville, MDReference: NR397 Force 3, Inc., “Top 100” IT leading services provider with Cisco Gold and Sun Partnerships is seeking a Systems Security Analyst to work in Rockville, MD. We deliver strategic and financial value to businesses and government agencies through high-performing, secure, wireless, IPC networks and highly skilled services, including network management, help desk and application support.  We offer a great team environment and excellent benefits!! In addition to our Maryland and Texas locations, Force 3 has employees strategically placed onsite throughout the United States, performing critical tasks for our valued customers.   Visit our website www.force3.com for more information and a list of our current opportunities. Scope of Work: Successful candidate acts as a lead consultant, interfacing between the customer and IT security consulting team throughout the federal information system certification and accreditation lifecycle.  Candidate will be actively engaged in identifying unique system characteristics, interviewing key organizational personnel (technical, administrative, and executive), working with consulting team to compose requisite documentation (security categorizations, risk assessments, contingency planning, etc.), and mapping complex technical requirements, functionality, and capabilities to prescribed security controls, policies, and practices. Position will be responsible for planning, developing, finalizing, and reviewing key deliverables in each stage of the certification and accreditation process.  As a result, a strong understanding of standards and requirements outlined by FISMA, NIST, OMB and others is required. Individual must be very detailed oriented, possess strong written and oral communication skills.  The ideal candidate will:  Coordinate and plan all certification and accreditation activities for existing systems and those still in development (SDLC).  Provide ongoing gap analysis of current policies, practices, and procedures as they relate to established guidelines outlined by NIST, OMB, FISMA, etc. Work face-to-face with multiple stakeholders interviewing, planning, or participating in a team effort to bring multiple complex projects to fruition.  Conduct in-depth technical reviews of new and existing IT systems in order to identify the appropriate mitigation strategies required to bring these systems into compliance with established policy and industry guidelines.  Analyze business models, workflows, and organizational dimensions as they relate to the design, implementation and support of the information system.    Assist Client Delivery Executives in managing and directing all client delivery activities for assigned clients/contracts.  Requirements:  Applicants selected must be a U.S. citizen and will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information. Compose requisite artifacts (i.e. security categorizations, risk assessments, contingency planning, etc.) Graduation from a four year college/university (Business, Business Management, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Technology Management or a related field) or equivalent work experience. Ideal candidate will have experience equal to one or more of the following:  Expert knowledge of NIST, ISO, FISMA and OMB published security guidelines and standards. Possess one or more of the following certifications:  CISSP, CISM, or CISA CISSP is strongly desired Hours:  M-F Normal Business Hours with occasional overtime as needed  Company:Force 3Email:Apply by EmailReference Code:NR397