Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Beshenich Muir & Associates; Maryland; Remote; USD 90,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support their information security efforts. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, various cybersecurity certifications, and substantial experience in DoD processes. This fully remote position includes valuable medical benefits, a 401K match, and profit-sharing opportunities.

Benefits

Medical Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD)

Health Savings Account

401K Company Match up to 6%

Profit Sharing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant A&A, RMF, and DOD cybersecurity experience.
• Demonstrated experience in assessing security controls for large organizations.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity for emerging technology areas.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a SME on Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes.
• Performs DoD cybersecurity processes for authorizing information systems.
• Briefs senior management on cybersecurity system progress.

Skills

Information Technology

Cybersecurity

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

DevSecOps

Cloud Security

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or relevant field

Tools

NIST 800-53

IAM Level III Certifications

CSSP Analyst certification

Job description

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Description

BMA is seeking a

Description

BMA is seeking a Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team. This is a fully remote role.

Job Summary

• Reports to the Project Manager.
• Serves as a cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of information systems and all associated cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Performs Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity processes while either authorizing an information system or serving as a SME for a system undergoing authorization.
• Possesses an understanding of how the security controls identified in NIST 800-53 apply to the assessment and authorization of a large organization’s IT infrastructure, such as DLA’s, which includes large and small enclaves, AIS applications, and outsourced IT processes.
• Determines the applicable severity value for identified vulnerabilities (e.g., non-compliant security controls) and assesses the potential ramifications on the system’s current or future authorization.
• Briefs senior management on the progress or results of information systems undergoing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
  
  

Clearance Requirements

There is a DoD Secret Security clearance requirement for this role.

Required Skills & Certifications

• Bachelors Degree in Information Technology or relevant field.
• Current Identity and Access Management (IAM) Level III: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)/CompTIA SecurityX.
• Current Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) Analyst certification.
• 5+ years of relevant A&A; RMF and NIST A&A experience; and DOD cybersecurity experience.
• Demonstrated experience in assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large, complex organizations
• Demonstrated experience in the general tenets supporting the overall DOD implementation of its authorization process, including supporting cybersecurity policy, procedures, and processes.
• Demonstrated experience with DevSecOps.
• Knowledgeable in the cybersecurity of emerging technology areas such as Cloud and Industrial Control Systems (ICSs), warehouse execution systems and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructures.
  
  

Desired Skills & Certifications

• Possession of one or more of the following: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associates, and AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD)
• Health Savings Account
• 401K Company Match up to 6%
• Profit Sharing
  
  

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP & EEO Statement

Beshenich Muir & Associates, LLC (BMA) is an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State, or Local Law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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