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Security / Information Assurance (IA) Officer
Security/IA Officer at Xenith Solutions, Illinois. Manage NIST/CMMC compliance, ServiceNow security controls, vulnerability management, RMF activities, and incident response for DoD Defense Personal Property System. Requires 5+ yrs DoD experience, Security+/CISSP/CISM cert, active SECRET clearance.
Job description
Xenith Solutions is seeking an experienced Security / Information Assurance (IA) Officer to support cybersecurity, compliance, and data protection efforts for the Defense Personal Property System (DPS) Technical Support Center (DTSC) under U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM). The ideal candidate has extensive experience supporting DoD IT systems within a classified or controlled unclassified environment, managing security control implementations, risk management documentation, and coordinating with government security stakeholders to maintain compliance and system integrity.
Requirements
- Serve as the primary cybersecurity point of contact for DTSC operations, coordinating with the COR, DTSC Program Manager, and USTRANSCOM cybersecurity offices.
- Implement, monitor, and enforce NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF, and DFARS 252.204-7012 / 7019 / 7020 / 7021 (CMMC) requirements.
- Manage and document system security controls for the DTSC ticketing platform (ServiceNow or equivalent) and integrated DP3 systems (DPS, MilMove, eTOPS).
- Support Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities, including vulnerability management, patch verification, and Plan of Action & Milestone (POA&M) maintenance.
- Ensure that all configuration and workflow changes undergo security review, logging, and impact assessment prior to deployment.
- Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessments, and Incident Response Plans in collaboration with USTRANSCOM cybersecurity teams.
- Coordinate and support RMF Step 4–6 activities to maintain or renew Authority to Operate (ATO) status.
- Conduct annual security awareness training, insider threat briefings, and cybersecurity best practices sessions for DTSC personnel.
- Respond to and report cyber incidents, data spillage, or PII breaches according to DoD policy and incident response timelines.
- Serve as liaison for internal and external audits, ensuring readiness for inspection and compliance validation.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
