Security Specialist with CISSP and PMP

Requirements: US Citisenship CISSP and PMP Perks: Can sit in DC or Herndon, Va with 2-3 days remote The Information Assurance (IA) resource will work directly with the customer to manage IA activities and set policy within the FRTIB at the direction of FRTIB management and/or the HP Program Manager. Typical Duties: The Information Assurance (IA) resources are responsible for monitoring the quality of implementing information security policies, processes, and procedures for Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB). They will assist with the strategic risk management of information systems and monitoring of the creation and application of security controls. They are responsible for advising, drafting, monitoring, and maintaining strategic security policies as well as their associated procedures; establishing, monitoring, and maintaining information security measures of performance; and advising, monitoring, maintaining, and assisting with the development of a continuous monitoring information security program. These individuals will participate in research, design, development, monitoring and reporting of continuing information security innovations within the Office of Technology Services. The individuals will ensure adherence to organizational configuration policy, guidelines, and the agency Information Security policies in order to support a secure environment for Board staff and business partners Required Skills and/or Product Knowledge: • Ability to express oneself professionally with a command of the English language in both verbal and written communication. • Ability to conduct briefings and present materials to large audiences and/or senior and executive management. • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, information assurance or management information systems is preferred, relevant documented experience will be considered. • CISSP or CISM certification is required. • PMP certification is required. • Expertise administering a SharePoint site as an informational portal and collaboration tool is preferred. • Must have knowledge creating process workflows. Knowledge of business process management (BPM) software is desired. • Should have knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools that support continuous monitoring such as nCircles • Must have expert knowledge with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and relevant Information Security federal/special publications as published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). • Familiarity of networking concepts and principles is preferred.Strong verbal and written communication skills • Ability to work effectively in a team, and with clients The following skills and experience are preferred: • Prefer experience in an ITIL environment. Travel requirements: Travel requirements to client locations are estimated at ___<10__%. Veredus, A Hays Company is the leader in IT staffing and recruitment. With our local market knowledge and global reach, we better understand your specific needs and find you the perfect person or position. Our recruiting experts provide you a personal service to make the right match to help your or your business grow and succeed. We specialize in 22 functional areas of IT, in 20 industry sectors across 30 states, to provide you an expert service. We are an award winning company with total commitment to quality, integrity, and first class service. That's what makes us the trusted partner you can count on. For more information visit www.vereduscorp.com or www.hays-us.com