FISMA Specialist Jr

Req ID: 241575

NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a FISMA Specialist Jr to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia (US-DC), United States (US).

Job Summary:

Provide advisory services to the CISO on security assessments and audits. Update and improve the plans, processes, procedures, and content on an as required basis to obtain the reportable data required to meet OMB, DHS and CISA security requirements. Help develop continuous risk identification and mitigation strategies. Subject Matter Expert (SME) applying and implementing NIST SP 800 series and OMB guidance.

Job Duties:

• Analyze and report organizational security posture trends
• Analyze and report system security posture trends
• Apply security policies to meet security objectives of the system
• Assess adequate access controls based on principles of least privilege and need-to-know
• Assess all the configuration management (change configuration/release management) processes
• Assess the effectiveness of security controls
• Develop procedures and test fail-over for system operations transfer to an alternate site based on system availability requirements
• Ensure all systems security operations and maintenance activities are properly documented and updated as necessary
• Ensure cybersecurity-enabled products or other compensating security control technologies reduce identified risk to an acceptable level
• Implement security measures to resolve vulnerabilities, mitigate risks and recommend security changes to system or system components as needed
• Implement system security measures in accordance with established procedures to ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation
• Mitigate/correct security deficiencies identified during security/certification testing and/or recommend risk acceptance for the appropriate senior leader or authorized representative
• Plan and recommend modifications or adjustments based on exercise results or system environment
• Properly document all systems security implementation, operations and maintenance activities and update as necessary
• Provides cybersecurity recommendations to leadership based on significant threats and vulnerabilities
• Verify and update security documentation reflecting the application/system security design features
• Verify minimum security requirements are in place for all applications
• Resource must be able to be on site 4 days of the week during transition with opportunity to change frequency depending on team need after transition.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Secret clearance required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 0-2 years of experience analyzing and reporting system security posture trends

Candidates for this position will be required to adhere to NTT DATA's and its clients' COVID-19 health and safety protocols. NTT DATA is committed to complying with the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors to the extent it is enforced by the federal government or any of its clients. If this position becomes subject to a COVID-19 vaccination mandate based on applicable law or client requirement, candidates will be required to become fully vaccinated as defined by NTT DATA or be approved for an exemption in accordance with applicable law.

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About NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients' long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.