Cyber Security Specialist

<span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Title:  </span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Cyber Security Specialist</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Location: </span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Remote</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Clearance Required: </span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Top Secret with SCI eligibility</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Position type: </span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Full-time</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">About VivSoft:</span></span></span></b><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">At VivSoft, we aim to solve complex federal problems using emerging and open technologies in a collaborative and rewarding environment. VivSoft is a diverse team of strategists, engineers, designers, and creators experienced in building high-performance, effective software, with impactful organizational design and organizational dynamics for software delivery. We build secure Software Factories based on DoD reference designs and NIST Frameworks for Cloud and DevSecOps. These factories deliver AI/ML Applications, Data Science Platforms, Blockchain and Microservices for DoD, Healthcare and Civilian Agencies</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Job Summary</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">The Cyber Security Specialist will support a mission-critical program for the Defence Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), contributing to the security, operations, and continuous enhancement of the OPIS (OPM PIPS Imaging System) within the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) environment. This role focuses on maintaining a strong security posture for systems operating in a secure AWS IL5 cloud environment, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements and supporting the full Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in federal cybersecurity operations, authorization processes, and collaboration with engineering and DevSecOps teams to ensure secure, resilient systems that support national security missions.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Job Responsibilities</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Perform security assessments of applications and infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Support RMF activities, including system authorization (ATO), control validation, and continuous monitoring</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Develop, review, and maintain security documentation such as System Security Plans (SSP), POA&Ms, SARs, and accreditation artifacts</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Collaborate with ISSOs, ISSMs, cybersecurity teams, and system engineers to ensure security controls are properly implemented and maintained</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Manage and maintain eMASS packages for system authorization and compliance tracking</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities aligned with STIGs and NIST SP 800‑53 controls</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Monitor systems for security incidents and support incident response activities, including analysis, reporting, and mitigation</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, including DoDI 8530.01 and related guidance</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Support DevSecOps initiatives by integrating security best practices into CI/CD pipelines and Agile development workflows</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Participate in security audits, inspections, and continuous process improvement activities</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Contribute to maintaining a compliant, secure, and auditable cybersecurity posture across the system lifecycle</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Required Skills & Qualifications</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">CISSP or CISM certification (DoD 8570 / 8140 compliant)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">10+ years of cybersecurity experience supporting DoD or federal systems</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Strong hands‑on experience with RMF and ATO processes</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Proven experience managing eMASS security authorization packages</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">In‑depth knowledge of NIST SP 800‑53, STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity policies</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Experience with vulnerability management tools and remediation processes</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Familiarity with AWS cloud environments, with preference for IL5 or other secure cloud environments</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Experience working in Agile and DevSecOps environments</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross‑functional technical and government teams</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Preferred Skills</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Experience supporting NBIS, OPIS, or other federal background investigation systems</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Familiarity with container security, CI/CD pipeline security, and automation tools</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Experience supporting continuous monitoring (ConMon) programs</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Knowledge of cloud security tools and services within AWS</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Prior experience supporting mission‑critical or classified DoD programs</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Ability to contribute to cybersecurity process maturity and best‑practice implementation</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Benefits</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only) </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Life Insurance </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays) </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">401K Retirement Plan with employer match </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Professional Development Training Reimbursement </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Flexible/remote work schedules </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>

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