About the job
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We are on the lookout for a highly skilled and proactive Senior STIG Writer who will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting security configuration guidance in accordance with DoD and federal cybersecurity standards.
This role combines technical knowledge with advanced writing and documentation capabilities, enabling the production of authoritative security guidance that enhances compliance, fortifies cybersecurity measures, and drives mission success. The ideal candidate will design and implement test plans, validate configuration settings, uncover vulnerabilities, and convert technical findings into actionable security recommendations. Additionally, collaboration with vendors, engineering teams, and DoD stakeholders is essential to ensure clarity, practicality, and enforceability of security requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and update security configuration guidance based on relevant DoD policies, DoD Instructions and Manuals, NIST 800-53 controls, CNSS-1253 baselines, and industry best practices.
- Create test plans, document configuration settings, and perform testing.
- Set up products in a testing environment, analyze product features and functionalities, and test configurable settings.
- Identify vulnerabilities in software, hardware, and network products, and propose methods for mitigation or elimination.
- Prepare and deliver briefings that summarize test findings.
- Conduct ad-hoc risk analyses.
- Represent the team in working group assignments and consensus-building efforts.
- Address inquiries related to NIST 800-53 control requirements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.

