Overview
National Security Reporter Jobs in Washington, DC at Dow Jones
Information Security Specialist Sr
Position is contingent upon award.
Company Overview
Dutch Ridge Consulting Group, LLC (DRCG) is an ISO 9001:2015, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Certified Veteran Enterprise (CVE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). DRCG provides technical support staff at ten locations throughout the United States with corporate offices in Beaver, Pennsylvania and Ashburn, Virginia. DRCG offers expertise in Systems Integration (SI), Information Technology (IT) solutioning, Program Management, Risk Management, Business Process Reengineering (BPR), Requirements Engineering, Workflow Solutioning, and Business Consulting Services. Established in 2016, DRCG is 100% US owned, and has over 50 employees (97% hold a Secret clearance or higher). DRCG optimizes client investments by leveraging expertise to better manage the growth and transformation of existing IT environments.
Description
Seeking a highly motivated Information Security Specialist Sr to support an enterprise DOJ cybersecurity program. This program will build upon established DOJ cybersecurity practices as well as provide an end-to-end assessment of existing systems. The Information Security Specialist Sr will ensure compliance, assist in enterprise-wide standards, provide guidance, and create appropriate related security documentation.
The ideal candidate will:
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal laws, regulations, and guidelines, and consistent with the Department’s enterprise architecture
Assist in the development and implementation of department wide standards, procedures, and guidelines governing the security of DOJ information systems, both classified and CUI, and monitor DOJ Component compliance
Provide guidance and assistance to DOJ Cybersecurity Components in implementing Cybersecurity standards, procedures, and guidelines
Maintain appropriate security documentation for all systems
Draft document review and feedback on application of security and privacy
requirements (e.g. review of System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessments (RA’s), contingency plans, POA&M reports)
Determine the impact of new or changing applicable federal policy changes
Perform annual security assessments, including NIST 800-53 assessments and independent security assessments, as required.
Perform Independent verification and validation of IT Security controls
Work with the system owner to develop draft responses to CSS data calls and inquiries
Work with the system owners and other DOJ Component staff to ensure continuing compliance with DOJ IT security requirements and standards
Proficiency and/or certifications for the following tools and technologies:
CISSP, Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) or Security+ desired
Requirements
6+ years Developing, maintaining, and assessing Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) packages resulting in an authority to operate (ATO) for IT systems.
Job Location
Washington, DC
Title: National Security Reporter
Company: Dow Jones
Location: Washington, DC
