Description

Job Summary

This position supports information system security operations for complex C5ISR environments, ensuring systems comply with cybersecurity, authorization, and risk management requirements across their lifecycle. The role focuses on implementing and maintaining security controls, supporting authorization activities, and overseeing operational security practices.

 
Key Responsibilities
Determine and document system security control requirements
Implement and manage security controls within compliance and authorization tools
Conduct annual security control reviews through testing, examination, and interviews
Prepare, distribute, and maintain security plans, instructions, guidance, and SOPs for network and system operations
Review, approve, or deny System Authorization Access Requests (SAARs), verify training requirements, and maintain required records
Participate in removable media control and whitelisting programs
Monitor and assess the effectiveness of cybersecurity safeguards to ensure adequate protection
Support information security training and awareness initiatives
Participate in security risk assessments as part of the Security Assessment and Authorization process
Identify system-specific security requirements throughout all phases of the system lifecycle
 

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications
Completion of a CNSSI 4014 (Information Systems Security Officer–qualified) course or equivalent
CompTIA Security+ certification
Experience with Marine Corps information security programs, authorization procedures, and coordination with higher headquarters
Active Secret security clearance
 
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) certification
GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)
Completion of CID M09BNJ1 Cybersecurity Technician course
Completion of CID N23CUW1 Joint Cyber Analysis course
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
Completion of CNSSI 4012 (Senior Systems Managers–qualified) course
Completion of CNSSI 4013 (System Administrators–qualified) course
Completion of CNSSI 4015 (Systems Certifiers–qualified) course
Completion of CNSSI 4016 (Risk Analysts–qualified) course
NDU Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) certificate