Cybersecurity Liaison: Policy & Risk Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Competitive pay

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AnaVation is seeking a Cybersecurity Liaison to support a cabinet-level client in Washington DC. The selected individual 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. You will translate and contextualize complex cybersecurity concepts for CIOs and CISOs, coordinate security

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 for CIOs, CISOs, and non-technical stakeholders
• Coordinate security initiatives such as IT security audits and policy updates 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 systems are accredited per schedules; validate JCAM entries are current
• Advise agency personnel regarding Department-level requirements for new systems and decommissioning old systems
• Perform risk assessments; maintain information system documentation
• Hands-on experience using JCAM for certification and accreditation processes

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Organizational skills

CIO/CISO liaison experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Assurance / Cybersecurity / IT

Masters degree (preferred)

Tools

Vulnerability management

Vulnerability scanning

Endpoint management

Data protection

SIEM

GRC automation platforms

Job description

AnaVation is seeking a Cybersecurity Liaison to support a cabinet-level client in Washington DC. The selected individual 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. You will translate and contextualize complex cybersecurity concepts for CIOs and CISOs, coordinate security