Are you an experienced Cybersecurity / Accreditation Specialist with demonstrated experience supporting DoD requirements? Join our team in San Diego, CA!

As a Cybersecurity / Accreditation Specialist you will:

• Identify the security vulnerabilities and the needed security protection measures within the scope of the security engineering specialties for: anti-tamper, cybersecurity, defense. exportability features (DEF), hardware assurance (HWA), software assurance (SWA), and supply chain risk management (SCRM)
• Provide technical solutions for both virtual and physical next generation firewalls (NGFW)
• Implement Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)/Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) sensors and Machine Learning (ML) based on advanced threat intelligence provided by vendors
• Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

A week in the life of a Cybersecurity / Accreditation Specialist:

• Ensure that security posture of the configuration baseline meets requirements to include Defense Information System Agency (DISA), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), RMF and other applicable security documentation.
• Ensure all applicable Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) have been addressed and security updates are current.
• Validate patch installations in a test environment prior to deploying and testing in an operational environment.
• Implement processes and solutions to identify, correct and update noncompliant baseline findings, accredited security posture and operational state.
• Assess environmental risk and vulnerabilities along with impacts of the current and future technical approaches.

• Provide Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and Certification and Accreditation (C&A) support, Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) and Cybersecurity support for information Systems.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $110,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

• Company Awards:
• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
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• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• GOLD AWARD by U.S. Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Program
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com
• BEST FOR VETS EMPLOYER by Military Times

• B.S in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or minimum five years of experience in a similar type position
• 4 to 15 years' experience with cybersecurity and information assurance
• Experience supporting DoD/IC customers in a classified environment.
• Familiarity with RMF, DISA and UNCYBERCOM communication tasking orders (CTO) and information assurance alerts.
• Experience with information systems security duties.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Adept at briefing executives and program IPT level leadership.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification such as:
  • Security+ CE (Continuing Education)
  • SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)
  • GSEC Certification
  • GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional)
  • CySA+ ** (Cybersecurity Analyst)
  • CCNA Security (Cisco Certified Network Associate - Security)