Security Operations Lead

Full Time
Washington, DC 20005
Posted
Job description

Primary duties include:

  • Establish or update the system patching and vulnerability lifecycle procedures and policy documents
  • Provide DFC leadership with post patching reports and resolve any issues
  • Perform monthly patch cycles working closely with CISO and Application Development teams to test and pilot system
  • Collect artifacts in response to FISMA audits, resolve all open POA&Ms
  • Assist System Owners with maintaining active MOA/MOU, Interconnection Security Agreements and/or Terms and Conditions to support their respective FedRAMP systems
  • Review all Windows based end-customer systems required to be compliant with the NIST
  • Maintain configuration and vulnerability compliance with the following:
  • Group Policy Management
  • CIS or DISA STIGs
  • NIST SP 800-53
  • Provide security operations support to at least the following systems:
  • Windows 10/11, Office 365 Apps, and other COTS and in-house developed software
  • Azure Virtual Desktop and Zscaler remote access (ZIA and ZPA)
  • Desktop peripherals (monitors, docking stations, mice, printers, and other devices)
  • Teams VoIP SIP and desk phone
  • Secure enterprise printing, scanning, and faxing
  • On-premises Active Directory service management (DNS, GPO, DHCP, file services, user and group management, PKI certificate management etc.)
  • Azure Active Directory
  • Azure management to include resource groups, permissions, virtual servers, resources, networking, storage, and Express Route
  • AvePoint cloud backups
  • Azure cloud storage
  • HYCU backup software for local and cloud storage
  • HP Network Attached Storage
  • HP Secure Print
  • Cisco – Routing (L3) and switching (L2)
  • Palo Alto – Firewall, perimeter protection and Zscaler access
  • Kemp load balancing
  • Cisco and Teams video conferencing equipment to include Mobile Carts
  • Telecom circuits
  • Aruba Wireless and NAC
  • Attend daily Standup Meetings and provide a status of any open incidents
  • Attend the Technical Review Board (TRB) and Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings to participate in the configuration change review process and highlight any concerns pertaining to security
  • Responsible for disseminating information throughout the Security Operations team in a timely manner.
  • Conduct a weekly and monthly onsite meeting to brief the COR on weekly and monthly reports
  • Work to mitigate all vulnerabilities within the 30-day patching cycle.
  • Provide artifacts when requested from OIG and internal audits.
  • Attend weekly POA&M meetings
  • Perform annual assessments of all FedRAMP’d systems
  • Assist ITOPS team with COOP planning and tabletop exercises

Education & Qualifications Required:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in relevant field OR 5+ years of relevant experience in:
  • Establish or update the system patching and vulnerability lifecycle procedures and policy documents
  • Collect artifacts in response to FISMA audits, resolve all open POA&Ms
  • Assist System Owners with maintaining active MOA/MOU, Interconnection Security Agreements and/or Terms and Conditions to support their respective FedRAMP systems
  • Review all Windows based end-customer systems required to be compliant with the NIST
  • Maintain configuration and vulnerability compliance with the following:
  • Group Policy Management
  • CIS or DISA STIGs
  • NIST SP 800-53

Our Company Environment:

  • Great benefits: Paid time off, flexible work schedule, teleworking allowed, medical/dental/vision plan, 401k; and more
  • Tuition assistance for continuing or career-related education
  • Our cultural focus is on people and results - not bureaucracy
  • Ample opportunity for career growth – we promote from within
  • Leadership takes a constructive interest in every team member’s success
  • Work/Life Balance and flexible hours
  • Be part of a close-knit team that works and plays together and helps one another succeed
  • You will not be micromanaged: plan, prioritize, schedule and be accountable for your own tasks
  • Casual workplace
  • Open-door policy with all management

**salary is commensurate with education and experience**

It is preferred the candidate lives at an address that is certified by the U.S. government as a HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone). Go to this website and enter your address, it will tell you “yes” or “no” that the address is a HUBZone: https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map#center=39.828200,-98.579500&zoom=5

MSM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, age, military or veteran status, medical condition, ancestry or genetic information in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

COVID 19 Vaccine Statement

This position supports a Federal Government contract and is subject to compliance with Executive Order 14042, requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus or be granted an approved medical or religious accommodation. Proof of vaccination or an adjudicated accommodation is a requirement of employment for this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

  • Would you like to Self-Identify your gender, ethnicity, race, veteran and/or disability status?

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • NIST standards: 5 years (Required)
  • Security operations support: 3 years (Required)

Security clearance:

  • Secret (Required)

Work Location: One location

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