Cybersecurity Liaison

Anavationllc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

AnaVation is seeking a Cybersecurity Liaison to support a cabinet-level client in Washington DC. The selected candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to agency CIOs and CISOs, applying expert cybersecurity knowledge to policy, audits, and enterprise security services.

Responsibilities include translating complex cybersecurity concepts for non-technical stakeholders, coordinating security initiatives, and overseeing SA&A activities to keep systems accredited, while advising on new systems and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related; may be substituted with additional relevant experience.
• Active CISSP or equivalent high-level cybersecurity certification (e.g., CISM, CEH, CASP).
• Minimum four (4) years supporting a large Federal agency with FISMA, NIST 800-53, RMF, FedRAMP, SA&A, IT security audits, vulnerability and POA&M remediation, executive orders (EO) and directives, BODs, and OMB cyber memoranda.
• Hands on experience using JCAM.

Responsibilities

• Translate and contextualize complex cybersecurity concepts and policies into understandable terms to help agency CIOs, CISOs, and non-technical stakeholders understand how they apply within their organization
• Coordinate security initiatives such as IT security audits and the practical application of new or updated policies and Federal mandates at the agency level
• Facilitate communication between Department OCIO and agencies to improve security posture
• Develop and implement security operating models and procedures tailored to organizational needs
• Oversee ISSO SA&A activities to ensure information agency systems become and remain accredited per required schedules (e.g., ATT/ATO); validate that JCAM entries are current and complete
• Advise agency personnel regarding Department-level requirements for new systems and decommissioning old systems
• Perform risk assessments; maintain information system documentation

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Technical cybersecurity experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related

Masters degree

Tools

JCAM

Job description

Be Challenged and Make a Difference

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Description of Task to be Performed:

AnaVation is seeking a Cybersecurity Liaison to support a cabinet-level client in Washington DC. The selected individual(s) will serve as trusted advisors to agency CIOs and CISOs, be experts in cybersecurity and information assurance, and represent the Department in matters of policy, audits, and enterprise security services. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are required.

What you will be doing

• Translate and contextualize complex cybersecurity concepts and policies into understandable terms to help agency CIOs, CISOs, and non-technical stakeholders understand how they apply within their organization


• Coordinate security initiatives such as IT security audits and the practical application of new or updated policies and Federal mandates at the agency level


• Facilitate communication between Department OCIO and agencies to improve security posture


• Develop and implement security operating models and procedures tailored to organizational needs


• Oversee ISSO SA&A activities to ensure information agency systems become and remain accredited per required schedules (e.g., ATT/ATO); validate that JCAM entries are current and complete


• Advise agency personnel regarding Department-level requirements for new systems and decommissioning old systems


• Perform risk assessments; maintain information system documentation

Minimum Qualifications (Education/Certifications, Experience, etc)

• Bachelors degree in Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related; may be substituted with additional relevant experience


• Active CISSP or equivalent high-level cybersecurity certification (e.g., CISM, CEH, CASP)


• Minimum four (4) years supporting a large Federal agency with FISMA, NIST 800-53, RMF, FedRAMP, SA&A, IT security audits, vulnerability and POA&M remediation, executive orders (EO) and directives, BODs, and OMB cyber memoranda


• Hands on experience using JCAM

Clearance

• Minimum Active Secret clearance, with TS/SCI preferred

Other Required Skills & Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders


• Expert-level command of the English language (oral and written), with experience interacting effectively at the CIO and CISO levels of large organizations


• Expert-level organizational skills and ability to keep a multitude of tasks and projects on track at all times and with minimal supervision


• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as vulnerability management, vulnerability scanning, endpoint management, data protection, SIEM, and GRC automation platforms


• Masters degree


• Additional advanced cybersecurity-related certifications


• Hands-on, technical cybersecurity experience


• Experience leading or actively participating in FISMA, FISCAM, OIG, IRS security audits

Benefits

• Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents


• 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents


• 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance


• 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents


• 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting


• Competitive Pay


• Generous paid leave and holiday package


• Tuition and training reimbursement


• Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.