Job Title: Senior Cyber Configuration Validator

Location: Fort Meade, MD 20755
Clearance Level: Active Secret Clearance
Job Type: Full-Time

PD Inc International is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Senior Cyber Configuration Validator to provide Cybersecurity Management support in a U.S. government (DoD) environment.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Years of Experience:

Five + years of relevant/recent experience with UNIX, Linux, or Windows Hardening and cybersecurity.
Three + years of relevant/recent experience with Microsoft Office Products..

Certification Requirements:

Current 8570/8140 requirement certification

Clearance Requirements:

Active Secret Clearance

Requirements:
Subtask 1 – Cybersecurity Configuration Validation Oversight
Oversee and maintain the cyber configuration validation process IAW DoD and DISA policies and procedures for isolated environments, NIPRNet, and SIPRNet networks.
Validate cyber configuration validation procedure requirements are followed to ensure DISA J-9 HaC managed operating environments (OEs) meet the responsible Authorizing Official (AO) build specifications in the approved system A&A package prior to full production connectivity to DoD Information Networks (DoDIN).

Provide cyber configuration validation guidance and vulnerability resolution recommendations to DISA and Strategic Partner personnel.

Subtask 2 – Cybersecurity Configuration Compliance.
Validate the cyber configuration validation checklist and supporting compliance documentation have been provided and verify SRG and STIG documentation is for the latest available version.
Ensure OEs are registered in the DISA asset connection tracking database and records are updated whenever the connectivity status for an OE change (no more than five times per year).
Request network security scans and validate results.
Review DISA directives and orders, SRG, STIG and network scan vulnerabilities, and validate that vulnerabilities in an open state meet policy guidelines.
Review and validate the complete installation and configuration of mandated cyber tools on DISA OEs.
Verify the owning Strategic Partner has acknowledged the security posture of the submitted OE(s) and provide notification of cyber configuration validation approval or denial decisions to the requester.
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About PD Inc International (PD Inc): PD Inc is a leading high-tech firm as well as an applied think tank and solutions provider. Our team has been providing expertise and solutions to the US Government (Department of Defense, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, Veterans Affairs, etc.) and to commercial clients for over 20-years.

We perform software development and complex technical implementation daily. We conduct R&D, prototyping, and develop hardware and software solutions for our clients. Our qualified personnel--including engineers and technical managers--are capable of performing system integration, technology implementation, and services throughout the federal government and in the private sector.

We have a highly innovative environment, and we foster consistent learning and growth. We encourage our employees to innovate while teaching them discipline and principles.

PD Inc benefits include highly competitive salary, 401K, health care, paid time off, no-limit Student loan forgiveness (merit based), and we sponsor new/qualified employees for Security Clearance.
Employees can also take advantage of casual dress code, free parking, corporate discounts, and gym memberships.

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