Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization Subject Matter Expert

TekSynap; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization Subject Matter Expert to enhance its cybersecurity posture. This role involves providing expert guidance on NIST security controls and conducting risk assessments for complex IT systems. You will be instrumental in ensuring compliance and security for critical systems while staying current on emerging technologies. The company offers a competitive benefits package and values innovation and expertise. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and want to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Vacation Time

Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in RMF and NIST A&A processes.
• Top-Secret clearance required with strong cybersecurity knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME in cybersecurity for A&A of information systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and support mitigation planning.
• Brief senior management on system authorization status.

Skills

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

NIST A&A

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Assessment

Cloud Security

Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

FISMA tracking/reporting tools

Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in cybersecurity for the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of information systems across the DLA enterprise.
• Provide guidance on the application and interpretation of the NIST SP 800-53 security controls during the A&A lifecycle.
• Assess vulnerabilities, determine severity values for non-compliant security controls, and evaluate implications for system authorization.
• Conduct risk assessments and assist with mitigation planning and execution.
• Support and guide development of RMF packages and compliance documentation.
• Participate in authorizing and maintaining the security posture of large and complex IT systems, including enclaves and outsourced systems.
• Brief senior DLA management on the status, risks, and outcomes of systems undergoing RMF processes.
• Remain current on emerging technologies and their cybersecurity implications, especially Cloud, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Warehouse Execution Systems, and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructures.
• Provide expert support for POA&M development, vulnerability management, and FISMA tracking/reporting.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience:
• Five (5) years of relevant Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST A&A experience
• DOD cybersecurity experience
• Experience in assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large, complex organizations
• Experienced in the general tenets supporting the overall DOD implementation of its authorization process, to include supporting cybersecurity
• Knowledgeable in the cybersecurity of emerging technology areas such as Cloud and Industrial Control Systems (ICSs), warehouse execution systems and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructures
• Certifications:
• CSSP-Analyst
• 8140 certification (One of the following):
• CCISO
• CISM
• CISSP
• CISSP-ISSEP
• CISSP-ISSMP
• FITSP-M
• GCSA
• GSLC
• Clearance:
• Must possess a Top-Secret clearance (IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5))

Overview

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization Subject Matter Expert to join our team supporting DLAJ6 Enterprise Sourcing, Medical and Contingency (ESMC) Hosting and Support.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Locations: Contractor site/Off-site; periodic support at HQ DLA (Fort Belvoir, VA)
• Type of environment: Remote
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Top-Secret clearance and must possess IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5)

OTHER DUTIES

Please note 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.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.