Cybersecurity Professional

As a Cybersecurity Professional at Diné Development Corporation, your responsibilities include designing secure architectures aligned with DevSecOps principles, supporting XaaS offerings, and responding to security incidents. You'll also monitor systems for potential breaches, conduct vulnerability assessments, and develop essential security documentation like System Security Plans (SSPs) and Security Assessment Reports (SARs). Your role will be crucial in ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.

To qualify for the Cybersecurity Professional role at Diné Development Corporation, candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with at least 10 years of experience in cybersecurity within DoD or enterprise IT environments. Required certifications include IAT Level I+ or II+ and IAM Level III such as CISSP or CISM. An active Secret clearance is also necessary to secure this position.

The Cybersecurity Professional at Diné Development Corporation is instrumental in ensuring that secure cloud computing is maintained by implementing effective security architectures, conducting regular assessment and audits, and monitoring cloud environments. This role not only involves technical execution but also education and awareness for team members and stakeholders, thereby strengthening the security posture of the organization.

Dinè Development Corporation favors candidates with robust experience in cybersecurity roles, particularly in compliance and security architecture within classified environments. Experience with RMF, NIST SP 800-53 controls, and security management in a multi-cloud infrastructure is crucial. Demonstrated leadership in incident response and proficiency in technical writing for policy development will also significantly enhance your application.

By serving as a Cybersecurity Professional with Diné Development Corporation, you contribute to the advancement and security of their missions, driving positive change within the Navajo Nation. Your work supports critical government operations while fostering economic development and community empowerment, ultimately leading to a lasting impact for future generations.

When asked about your RMF experience, detail your familiarity with the RMF process, including system categorization, control selection, and continuous monitoring. Highlight specific projects where you've executed RMF activities, emphasizing any compliance successes and how you collaborated with stakeholders to achieve security authorization.

In responding to incident response questions, outline your structured approach, including preparation, detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery. Provide examples of incidents you've handled, showcasing your ability to lead teams and summarize your communication strategies that kept stakeholders informed.

You should express your commitment to continuous learning by mentioning resources you utilize, such as DoD publications, cybersecurity forums, webinars, and professional organizations. Share examples of recent updates that you’ve implemented in your work, demonstrating your proactive approach to compliance.

Discuss specific tools you’re proficient in, such as Nessus, Qualys, or OpenVAS. Talk about your approach to assessing network vulnerabilities, including how you prioritize findings and communicate them to relevant stakeholders for timely action.

When asked this question, describe a policy you’ve developed, outlining the process you followed from initial research to final implementation. Emphasize collaboration with other teams and mention how you ensured that the policy aligned with organizational goals and compliance requirements.

You can explain your audit process, including planning, execution, and reporting. Discuss the criteria you use for audits, your methodology, and any tools utilized. Provide an example of an audit you've conducted, highlighting the improvements it led to.

Detail your experience in designing secure architectures, mentioning any frameworks or methodologies you've employed, such as zero trust or defense in depth. Discuss specific projects where your architectural designs were critical to secure cloud services and how they met compliance objectives.

When answering, align your career goals with DDC's mission. Talk about your appreciation for how DDC serves the Navajo Nation and your desire to contribute to meaningful cybersecurity efforts that not only meet project deadlines but also positively impact communities.

Your response should include your strategy for developing and implementing security training programs. Talk about how you gauge the effectiveness of these programs and the feedback mechanisms you use to ensure continuous improvement and engagement from participants.

Express your understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in cloud security. Discuss strategies such as shared responsibility models, the importance of encryption, and access control measures you've implemented in past roles, thus showing your deep awareness of this evolving field.