Cybersecurity Specialist (NCAPS)

COLSA is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to deliver information cybersecurity direction and support consolidating NASA's enterprise IT system.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions):

• Applies advanced knowledge of concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments.
• Supports the development and implementation of Cybersecurity standards and procedures.
• Coordinates, develops, and makes recommendations of security programs for an organization.
• Identifies and reports security violations. Recommends and satisfies Cybersecurity requirements based upon the analysis of CSPP, policy, regulatory, and resource demands.
• Supports customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of processes and policies.
• Applies know-how to government and commercial common user systems, as well as to dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures.
• Supports analysis, design, and development of security features for system architectures.
• Analyzes and recommends security requirements for computer systems which may include mainframes, workstations, and personal computers.
• Support design, development, engineering, and implementation of solutions that meet security requirements.
• Supports integration and implementation of the computer system security solution.
• Analyzes general Cybersecurity-related technical problems and provides basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems.
• Supports vulnerability/risk analyses and makes recommendations of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle.
• Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems data assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction.
• Ensures that all information systems are functional and secure.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our "Family of Professionals!" Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits/

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in related field
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience
• US Citizenship required; must be able to pass a NASA background investigation for a position of Public Trust
• Prior experience in cyber and IA security activities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct NASA experience preferred

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for Public Trust. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.