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Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
IT - Security
Science and Technology (S&T) Protection Specialist
Customer: AFWERX
Location: Remote
Security Clearance: Secret Clerance Required
Position Overview:
The Science and Technology (S&T) Protection Specialist will support AFWERX’s Security Branch (RGOS) in providing security protection for technologies and related information across various classification levels. This position involves developing and evaluating security risk assessments, providing technical security advice, and ensuring effective S&T protection planning for all projects. The S&T Protection Specialist will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to protect critical technologies and assist in certification and accreditation processes.
Key Responsibilities:
• S&T Protection Planning & Security Requirements:
◦ Assist in identifying and validating security requirements for S&T Protection Plans.
◦ Provide guidance on ensuring the protection of technologies and related information at various classification levels.
• Risk Assessments & Mitigation Plans:
◦ Develop or evaluate security risk assessments and analyses for programs, projects, or technology areas.
◦ Provide recommendations for risk mitigation strategies to address vulnerabilities and threats.
• Technology Control & Oversight:
◦ Provide security oversight for all aspects of technology control and S&T protection planning.
◦ Assist in the development of certification and accreditation documents to ensure compliance with security standards.
• Technical Security Advisory:
◦ Serve as a technical security advisor to both internal and external entities, offering expertise on protection architecture.
◦ Assist in identifying security gaps and providing solutions to address security risks affecting S&T projects and technologies.
Qualifications & Skills Required:
• Education & Experience:
◦ Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Security Management, Engineering, Information Technology).
◦ At least 3 years of experience in technology protection, security risk management, or a related field.
◦ CompTIA Security+ Certificate
• Security Risk Assessment & Protection Skills:
◦ Experience with conducting security risk assessments and developing mitigation plans.
◦ Familiarity with certification and accreditation processes for technology systems and projects.
• Technical Advisory & Communication:
◦ Strong ability to provide technical security advice and collaborate effectively with internal and external teams.
◦ Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly convey security findings and recommendations.
• Soft Skills & Work Environment:
◦ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
◦ Ability to work independently and within teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
◦ Attention to detail and the ability to handle complex security challenges.
Travel Requirements:
• Travel may be required based on project needs.
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours as needed to meet security requirements.
Other Duties:
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on project needs and security requirements.
Customer: AFWERX
Location: Remote
Security Clearance: Secret Clerance Required
Position Overview:
The Science and Technology (S&T) Protection Specialist will support AFWERX’s Security Branch (RGOS) in providing security protection for technologies and related information across various classification levels. This position involves developing and evaluating security risk assessments, providing technical security advice, and ensuring effective S&T protection planning for all projects. The S&T Protection Specialist will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to protect critical technologies and assist in certification and accreditation processes.
Key Responsibilities:
• S&T Protection Planning & Security Requirements:
◦ Assist in identifying and validating security requirements for S&T Protection Plans.
◦ Provide guidance on ensuring the protection of technologies and related information at various classification levels.
• Risk Assessments & Mitigation Plans:
◦ Develop or evaluate security risk assessments and analyses for programs, projects, or technology areas.
◦ Provide recommendations for risk mitigation strategies to address vulnerabilities and threats.
• Technology Control & Oversight:
◦ Provide security oversight for all aspects of technology control and S&T protection planning.
◦ Assist in the development of certification and accreditation documents to ensure compliance with security standards.
• Technical Security Advisory:
◦ Serve as a technical security advisor to both internal and external entities, offering expertise on protection architecture.
◦ Assist in identifying security gaps and providing solutions to address security risks affecting S&T projects and technologies.
Qualifications & Skills Required:
• Education & Experience:
◦ Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Security Management, Engineering, Information Technology).
◦ At least 3 years of experience in technology protection, security risk management, or a related field.
◦ CompTIA Security+ Certificate
• Security Risk Assessment & Protection Skills:
◦ Experience with conducting security risk assessments and developing mitigation plans.
◦ Familiarity with certification and accreditation processes for technology systems and projects.
• Technical Advisory & Communication:
◦ Strong ability to provide technical security advice and collaborate effectively with internal and external teams.
◦ Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly convey security findings and recommendations.
• Soft Skills & Work Environment:
◦ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
◦ Ability to work independently and within teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
◦ Attention to detail and the ability to handle complex security challenges.
Travel Requirements:
• Travel may be required based on project needs.
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours as needed to meet security requirements.
Other Duties:
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on project needs and security requirements.
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