Cyber Security Technical Writer
Location
Amarillo, TX | United States
Job description
GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is seeking a Cyber Security Technical Writer to join our team. This position is full-time and will serve the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, TX.
Clearance Level Required:
Uncleared - Must be able to obtain and maintain a Clearance
Per Diem / Travel Authorized:
No
Overview:
- Ability to present administrative, technical, and operational information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word as well as diagrams and charts.
- Coordinating and ensuring technical requirements of cyber security are appropriately documented and integrated into the overall site security efforts.
- Reviewing and analyzing planned projects and initiatives that may have an impact on the cyber security policies and procedures.
- Evaluating cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and risk to computing resources and clearly communicate into written policies and procedures.
- Researching and documenting security best practices for particular devices, applications, and emerging technologies.
- Evaluating compliance with the organization's security policies and making recommendations for areas of improvement.
Clearance & Citizenship Requirement:
- To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
- Due to the nature of the work, a U.S. Citizenship is required.
About the Site:
The NNSA's Pantex Plant, located in Amarillo, Texas, assembles, disassembles, tests, and evaluates nuclear weapons in support of the NNSA stockpile stewardship program while also performing research and development in conventional high explosives and serving as an interim storage site for plutonium pits removed from dismantled weapons ( energy.gov ).
About GEM:
GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 29 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors.
At the core of our operations is our guiding philosophy: our partnership, your success . We believe in the power of collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success. We partner with our clients to solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions. We partner with our communities to promote well-being by investing in local schools and non-profit organizations. We partner with our employees and remain committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace.
BENEFITS: To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a highly competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.
COMPENSATION: GEM does not publish salary ranges on external job boards; all ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges. GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems or computer science and 5+ years of relevant experience; in lieu of bachelor’s degree, an equivalent combination of education and experience including certifications (e.g., SANS Training, CISSP, or other security certifications) may be considered.
- Formal training or a demonstrated knowledge of cyber security is required.
- Good technical computing expertise with working knowledge of security controls for networks, systems, databases, and enterprise applications is required as well as knowledge of system life cycle methodologies to include risk management and configuration management.
- Experience with the integration of new information technology into existing infrastructures is desired as well as familiarity with DOE/NNSA cyber security policy and associated implementation.
- Knowledge of federal cybersecurity protection standards and baselines (e.g. NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800 series Special Publications, DoD STIGs, CNSSI 1253, DOE SD 205.1, DOE O 205.1).
- Ability to develop and update cybersecurity policy documents, system security plans, baselines and threat models for deployment and risk acceptance decisions.
- Strong teamwork skills, including interaction with end users and operations personnel, in a service-oriented environment.
- Understanding of networking technologies and protocols.
- Must have working knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) policy and procedures.
- Must have technical editing experience (not just reviewed or coordinated) for start-finish completion of policies and procedures in IT and cyber fields.
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