Assessment & Authorization Specialist

J5 Consulting; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health coverage

6% 401(k) match

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

A leading technical services provider in Herndon, Virginia, is seeking candidates for a position requiring US Citizenship and an active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in management information systems or a related field and demonstrated experience with Risk Management Framework and document management. Comprehensive benefits include 100% employer-paid health coverage, 401(k) match, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management information systems, information assurance, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in Risk Management Framework and document management.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Certification and Accreditation support.
• Develop Systems Security Plan (SSP).
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

Skills

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Document management and databases

Writing and communication skills

Technical guidance and oversight

INFOSEC policies and regulations

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Job description

Introduction

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

• 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)

• 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.

Benefits

Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including:

• 100% employer‑paid health coverage
• 6% 401(k) match
• PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bonuses
• Professional development, and more.