Assessment & Authorization Specialist

j5holdingscorporation; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health coverage

6% 401(k) match

PTO

tuition reimbursement

bonuses

professional development

Job summary

J5 Consulting is seeking a cybersecurity professional to support RMF and A&A activities for government customers in the Washington, DC metro area. The candidate will develop security documentation, advise stakeholders, and ensure policy compliance.

The role requires demonstrated experience in RMF, strong briefing skills, and the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical personnel. US Citizenship and active Top Secret with Full Scope Polygraph is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in IT/cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated RMF experience.
• Experience managing document repositories and databases.
• Experience with process tracking and document control software.
• Strong writing, communication, and briefing skills.
• Experience guiding both technical and non-technical senior personnel.

Responsibilities

• Advise stakeholders on RMF and A&A processes.
• Develop and maintain SSP documentation.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance and oversight to teams.
• Coordinate multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with INFOSEC policies and guidance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in management information systems, information assurance, computer engineering, or related IT/cybersecurity discipline

Excellent writing and briefing skills

Strong communication and collaboration

Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Customer service and stakeholder collaboration

Ability to plan, prioritize and multitask

Knowledge of INFOSEC policies and guidance

Experience with cyber risks and mitigations

Tools

Document management software

Process tracking software

Job description

Introduction:

The Sponsor's organization provides technical services to other Sponsor organizations in the areas of:

• Desktop hardware to include workstations, printers, multi-function devices, monitors, desktop peripherals, large displays, webcams, and a variety of other hardware devices.
• Voice to include networks, VoIP, analog, and digital implementations.
• Audio and video to include desktop VTC, integrated audio and video conference room setups (cameras, speakers, A/V switches, control panels, etc.), and multi-VTC integrated room setups.

The Contractor shall be required to provide Certification and Accreditation support to advise and assist the stakeholders with the Lifecycle Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process, and develop a Systems Security Plan (SSP).

Required skills and demonstrated experience:

• Bachelor's degree in management information systems, information assurance, computer engineering, or other closely related IT and cybersecurity discipline or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated experience in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology.
• Demonstrated experience managing document repositories and databases.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of process tracking and document control software
• Demonstrated experience with writing, communications, and briefing skills.
• Demonstrated experience with technical guidance and oversight both to technical and non-technical, senior level personnel.
• Demonstrated experience organizing, planning and prioritizing multiple tasks to complete work on schedule.
• Demonstrated experience in INFOSEC policies, regulations, and guidance's.
• Demonstrated experience with cyber risks such as malware, zero-day attacks, denial of service attacks, as well as associated mitigations regarding computer and network devices.
• Demonstrated pattern of excellent customer service skills and the ability to collaborate with customers at all levels.

Highly desired, though not required, include:

• Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor's A&A process.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Sponsor's standard project cycle.
• Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor's diverse information technology infrastructure, including operating systems, major application systems, and network architecture.

US Citizenship:

• This position requires US Citizenship. Verification of US Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements will be confirmed.

Security Clearance:

• The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.
• Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.

Travel:

• This position is expected to be onsite. The position will be located within the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA). Local travel/POV will be on an as needed basis, within the local place of performance.

Join J5 Consulting and Grow Your Cybersecurity Career

At J5, we're a team of innovators protecting organizations from evolving cyber threats. With 18+ years of success in government and commercial sectors, we offer meaningful opportunities to grow your career.

Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including:

• 100% employer-paid health coverage
• a 6% 401(k) match
• PTO
• tuition reimbursement
• bonuses
• professional development, and more.