Assessment & Authorization Specialist

J5 Consulting; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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, a Maryland-based company founded in 2006, is seeking a cybersecurity specialist to provide Certification and Accreditation support and develop System Security Plans (SSP) for government and commercial clients. The candidate must hold US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph, and be onsite in the Washington DC area.

The role emphasizes RMF implementation, document control, and collaboration with stakeholders across levels, ensuring security requirements are met

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/cybersecurity or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with RMF methodology.
• Experience managing document repositories and databases.
• Experience with process tracking and document control software.
• Strong writing, communication, and briefing skills.
• Experience briefing both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of INFOSEC policies and regulations.
• Experience with cyber risks and mitigations for computer and network devices.
• Strong customer service and collaboration with customers at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide RMF-based Certification and Accreditation (C&A) support.
• Advise stakeholders on the A&A process and develop a System Security Plan (SSP).
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical personnel to ensure security compliance.

Skills

RMF methodology

Documentation management

Process tracking software

Technical briefing

INFOSEC policies

Cyber risk mitigation

Customer collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in MIS / information assurance / computer engineering or related IT/cybersecurity

Job description

J5 Consulting is a Maryland based company established in 2006 to provide computing and consulting services for government and commercial entities. Our services improve Information System networking performance and compliance and protect electronic assets from loss and compromise. We welcome your application to receive consideration for the following position.

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 skillsDemonstrated 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