Mid Level FPOC Security Assessor - USPTO x 3

Security Specialist

We are looking to add a Security Specialist to support the United States Patent Trademark Office (USPTO). All candidates should have experience in the following areas:

• Selection and coordination of NIST 800-53 Revision 4 security control application
• Execution of activities required for NIST 800-37 R1 Risk Management Framework
• Responsible for coordinating all Assessment and Authorization (A&A) or Certification and Accreditation (C&A) activities, and preparing all components of a Security Authorization Package
• Application of NIST FIPS 199 to perform System Categorization
• Application of excellent analytical reasoning skills to conduct security impact analyses and act as a Cybersecurity subject matter expert (SME) to System Owners and supporting technical personnel

Critical Knowledge:

• Knowledge of FISMA, NIST 800-53 R4 Security Controls, NIST 800-37R1 Processes, FIPS 199 Categorization, and various NIST 800 series publications
• Knowledge of various technical concepts and technologies including applications, platforms, operating systems, databases, and more
• Familiarity with FedRAMP assessment, authorization and continuous monitoring processes

Critical Skills:

• Web Services, Web Sphere, JBoss
• UNIX
• Windows, VMWare
• SAN, NAS, or other Storage Technologies
• Microsoft (AD, Exchange, SharePoint, and Cloud Services)
• Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent technical writing skills

Education: (Required) Bachelor's Degree CAP Preferred (In addition to Required): CISSP (with CISSP, CAP becomes preferred, vs required) Master's Degree Organizational Considerations for a good fit: 4 Years of IT Security Experience (constructive credit allowed for degree(s) in cyber security Ability to work independently and as part of a team Motivation and desire to increase knowledge of and responsibility for system security Experience selecting, implementing and documenting NIST 800-53 R4 Security Controls to secure systems Experience updating system Security Authorization Packages Strong technical writing/security documentation experience Marathon TS is committed to the development of a creative, diverse and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Marathon TS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Marathon TS does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status").

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