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Senior Security Consultant - Cybersecurity Expert
$137,000 - 177,000
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Inc.
Innovation Station Loop 13606, Herndon
$137,000 - 177,000
Requirements
Must:
- Active DoD Secret clearance or higher
- Experience in classified environments with the ability to work in or access a SCIF as needed
- Solid understanding of NIST 800-53 Rev5, FedRAMP, DoD Cloud SRG, CNSSI, and NIST RMF
- Technical expertise in implementing security configurations, solutions, and/or cloud services
- Capability to validate cloud-native security implementations (e.g., IAM, logging, encryption, network segmentation)
- Proven ability to assess control effectiveness through documentation reviews, interviews, and technical testing
- Excellent writing skills to translate technical data into clear assessment procedures and outcomes
- Strong verbal communication skills, capable of briefing both technical and non-technical audiences
- Proficient in MS Office and assessment documentation tools
- Certification in Certified Information System Security Professional or Associate (CISSP) required
- One additional certification from the following list:
- Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate Cyber Security Operations (CCNA Cyber Ops)
- Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
- Certified Information Systems Security Officer (CISSO)
- CyberSec First Responder (CFR)
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Continuing Education (CASP+) Continuing Education (CE)
- CompTIA Cloud+ (Cloud+)
- Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
- Securing Cisco Networks with Threat Detection Analysis (SCYBER)
- BCR Cyber Technical Proficiency Testing Activity
Responsibilities
- Lead and assist assessment teams in conducting FedRAMP, DoD SRG, and NIST RMF security evaluations
- Review Security Packages (SSP, SAP, SAR, POA&M, Deviation Requests, Significant Change Requests, Continuous Monitoring artifacts) for thoroughness and compliance
- Assess Cloud Service Provider (CSP) adherence to FedRAMP/DoD/NIST security control standards through evidence analysis, testing, interviews, and vulnerability scans
- Create comprehensive Security Assessment Plans and Reports that detail testing procedures and findings
- Confirm CSP compliance through evidence evaluations, interviews, technical assessments, and vulnerability analyses
- Conduct interviews with clients to gauge the operational and technical effectiveness of security measures
- Analyze cloud security implementations across various environments such as AWS, Azure, Google, or other Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platforms
- Present results of assessments to internal and external stakeholders, including senior government officials, ensuring clarity and defensibility
Description
At Kratos, we embody an entrepreneurial spirit tempered by discipline, striving for excellence in serving our customers, employees, and families. As leaders in our industry, we are driven to provide innovative solutions worldwide. In the role of Sr. Security Consultant for our Commercial Cybersecurity Services, you will lead teams in assessing and securing advanced cloud computing solutions across diverse infrastructures. Our team is committed to your professional growth and offers competitive compensation alongside comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and educational reimbursement. Join us in our mission to deliver top-notch, resilient solutions that our customers trust.
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