Gray Analytics was founded in 2018 with a vision to bring innovative and creative solutions in the cybersecurity, IT, engineering, and scientific spheres. Our customers span across the commercial and federal domains with our goal being to bring excellent customer service to our clients and employees.
Without the bureaucracy that often exists in larger corporations, Gray Analytics offers increased work flexibility, visibility in company progress, and greater opportunities for advancement. It's with our employees' support that we can help our clients achieve mission and operational success.
At Gray Analytics, our goal is simple: to help our country, its businesses, and its organizations improve security in the Cyber realm. Period.
Position : Alternate FSO/ISSO
Location: Huntsville, AL
Schedule: Full-Time / Exempt
Position Description Gray Analytics is seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to support the Facility Security Officer and act as the Information Systems Security Officer at our Corporate Headquarters.
Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University
• Assist the FSO by review/creation of DD254's/PWS or SOW documentation and issuance of subcontract DD254's when necessary, facilitate completion of SF312's and any other onboarding activities needed to ensure a smooth onboarding experience of new employees.
• Provides initial security briefings and, if required, briefings for NATO and COMSEC. NATO and COMSEC updates are made in DISS and/or directly to the customer.
• Completes/submits encrypted VARs/VALs and SCI requests.
• Works directly with the information security section to investigate security breaches, identifies and resolves security related problems that arise, and finalizes appropriate agency reports as required.
• Familiarity using the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) systems to manage personnel security clearances, initiating initial investigations and periodic reviews, visit requests, incident
reports, reciprocity requests, verification of clearances, and all other actions processed in this system. • Assists the FSO as the Security SME for writing and/or reviewing the security portion of proposals and other contract requirements.
• Engages in ongoing communications with co-workers as well as company business groups ensuring company-wide understanding of security policies and procedures.
• Review systems documentation for completeness and readiness for security control assessor validation. The ISSM shall coordinate with the appropriate system owner to gather missing information and assist the Government in resolving issues precluding validation analysis, such as Impact values (Low, Moderate, High) and Security Objectives (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA)), and System Categorization
• Review RMF documentation for completeness and readiness for validation analysis in support of System Accreditation
• Provide RMF execution support throughout all RMF phases including coordinating Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) training and access
• Assist the Government in reviewing compliance with current Cybersecurity policy, regulations, and directives to ensure secure configuration and operation of all operated and maintained enterprise capabilities and IT assets, proposing corrective actions as required
• Maintain and track the delays to disconnect from initiation to signature by properly appointed Authorizing Officials (AO)
• Working knowledge of COMSEC to include hand receipt holder, account for and load keying material
• Evaluate user issues and identify solutions
Desired Qualifications: • Must have 5 years' experience as a federal contractor providing industrial and information security support for government customers
• Current Top-Secret Clearance
• Certified as an FSO or ISSM per the NISPOM requirements. Possessing certification is preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to interact with, and ability to present to, senior level managers
• Hands on working experience within DISS, NBIS, NISS, and SWFT.
Security Requirements: • Candidate must be a US Citizen with a current US DoD Top Secret Clearance or possess/meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance
• Potential Certifications:
o Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
o Certified Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
o Certified Facility Security Officer (FSO)
About Gray Analytics Gray Analytics values our employees as our most important resource. To showcase these values, we offer not only traditional medical, disability, life, etc. coverages that begin on day one of employment, but also unique benefits to improve our employees' quality of life. Some of these unique benefits include:
A PTO policy based on total years of experience, not years of service to the company. PTO is available for use immediately at hire, subject to company needs.
Eligibility for 401K contributions and company matching, Pet Insurance through Spot, Flexible Spending Account, and Tuition and Professional Development Funds begin on day one of employment.
Charitable donations program on a yearly and quarterly basis where employees can nominate a non-profit of choice to receive donations.
Gray Analytics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Gray Analytics, Inc. welcomes minority and veteran applicants.
