DHS A&A Security Specialist | RMF, SAR & ATO Expert

Tria Federal; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tria Federal is seeking an Information Systems Compliance Specialist to support DHS A&A for USSS IT systems. This role requires onsite work at the customer HQ in Washington, DC 1–2 days per week.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years in IT security, DHS A&A experience, a DHS Public Trust clearance, and relevant certifications (CISSP/CISM, Security+). Responsibilities include SARs, POA&M management, and coordination with risk officers.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years cybersecurity experience, especially DHS A&A assessments.
• DHS Public Trust clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree; CISSP or CISM preferred.
• Security+ certification required.
• Ability to produce SARs and manage POA&Ms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent tests and evaluations of security controls.
• Review system documentation including security plans and CM plans.
• Analyze vulnerability and compliance scans for risk.
• Identify security weaknesses and deviations and report findings.
• Prepare SARs with risk findings and ATO deliverables; manage POA&Ms.
• Coordinate with system owners and risk officers during authorization.

Skills

DHS A&A Experience

Independent testing

Communication of risk

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CISSP

CISM

Security+ Certification

Tools

NIST RMF

CSAM

ATO process

Job description

Tria Federal is seeking an Information Systems Compliance Specialist to support DHS A&A for USSS IT systems. This role requires onsite work at the customer HQ in Washington, DC 1–2 days per week.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years in IT security, DHS A&A experience, a DHS Public Trust clearance, and relevant certifications (CISSP/CISM, Security+). Responsibilities include SARs, POA&M management, and coordination with risk officers.