Delegated Authorizing Official Representative – Skill Level 2

Kaizen Approach, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work-life balance

Competitive compensation

Premium healthcare

401k and profit sharing

Paid training

Job summary

A technology services firm in Maryland is seeking a Delegated Authorizing Official Representative. This position involves identifying security requirements, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring proper cybersecurity measures are implemented. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Computer Science or IT Engineering, 4 years of relevant experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, healthcare, and retirement planning.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in IT Risk Assessment or related role.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles and the security authorization process.
• Prepare risk assessments, POAs, and authorization recommendations.
• Identify security requirements to protect data and ensure policy implementation.
• Ensure Cybersecurity is included in system development and risk management processes.
• Facilitate interaction with customers, IT staff, and senior officers to achieve risk objectives.
• Four years in IT Risk Assessment / System Security roles, or eight years without a degree; DoD 8570 IAM II compliant; TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Perform security risk assessments and risk management processes.
• Assist in developing security architecture and integrating legacy systems.
• Prepare required security authorization documentation.
• Develop security architecture and integrate legacy systems into operational environments.
• Prepare required security authorization documentation and authorization recommendations.
• Interact with customers, IT staff, and executives to define and achieve cybersecurity objectives.

Skills

Risk assessment

Cybersecurity planning

Information security control

System security design

Security control assessments

Security awareness

Configuration management

Security architecture

Legacy systems integration

Cybersecurity governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering

Tools

DoD 8570 IAM II knowledge

Job description

Kaizen Approach is currently seeking a Delegated Authorizing Official Representative to assist in identifying overall security requirements for the protection of data and to ensure the implementation of appropriate information security controls. In this role, the individual will perform and analyze security risk assessments, risk analysis, risk management processes, security control assessments, and security awareness activities for systems and networking operations. The position includes providing assistance to ensure Cybersecurity functions are incorporated into configuration management processes and contributing to the development of security architecture and the integration of legacy systems. The role supports acquisition and research, development, test, and evaluation environments and ensures Cybersecurity is built into systems deployed in operational environments. The individual will interact with customers, IT staff, and senior corporate officers to define and achieve Cybersecurity objectives and will prepare required security authorization documentation.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to perform security planning, security assessment, risk analysis, risk assessment, and risk management support activities in support of organizational systems and operations.
• Must possess the ability to perform risk assessment and risk management activities to support the integration of legacy systems into an existing information technology environment.
• Must be capable of reviewing and analyzing Cybersecurity capabilities built into systems that are planned for deployment to operational environments.
• Must have the ability to prepare risk assessments, plans of action, authorization recommendations, and related security authorization documentation.
• Must possess the ability to identify and support overall security requirements for the protection of data to ensure the implementation of information security policies, activities, and controls.
• Must be capable of ensuring Cybersecurity functions are included in system development and risk management processes, particularly those focused on infrastructure protection and defensive information technology strategy.
• Must have the ability to facilitate interaction with customers, information technology staff, and high-level corporate officers to assist in defining and achieving required risk management objectives for the organization.
• Must have four years of experience as an IT Risk Assessor, System Security Engineer, Information Systems Security Manager, Information Systems Security Officer, or DAO supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity, or eight total years of relevant experience if no bachelor’s degree is held.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university, or four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of the degree, and must possess working knowledge of system security design processes, defense‑in‑depth and defense‑in‑breadth, engineering life cycle, information domains, cross‑domain solutions, controlled interfaces, identification, authentication and authorization, system integration, ICD 503, risk management, intrusion detection, contingency planning, incident handling, configuration control, change management, auditing, the security authorization process, cybersecurity principles, and security testing, and must be DoD 8570 compliant with IAM II.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.

Salary Range: A variety of factors can impact the final salary offered, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant work experience, specialized skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

About Kaizen Approach

At Kaizen Approach, we truly care about our team, offering flexibility for a balanced life, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package that supports you and your family. We prioritize well‑being with premium healthcare, financial and family support, retirement planning, and ongoing learning. With 4 weeks of PTO, 11 holidays, gifted 401k, profit sharing, and paid training, we’re committed to your growth and happiness—both at work and beyond!

Kaizen Approach is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.