Information Assurance New

Bespoke Technologies, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bespoke Technologies, Inc. in Bethesda, MD is seeking an Information Assurance SME to support a large government customer within the National Security Group. This on-site role focuses on translating cybersecurity needs into rigorous requirements and solutions across enterprise services.

The ideal candidate has extensive ATO expertise, risk analysis experience, and a strong background in network security and ICAM architecture. The position is full-time and on-site in Bethesda.

Qualifications

• BS degree and 12–15 years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in cybersecurity responsibility areas listed above.
• Detail-oriented with concise, thorough, accurate deliverables.
• Adaptability to customer priorities.
• Expert knowledge in ATO process.
• Experience partnering across the IC.
• Experience in risk management.
• Solid background in network security and deploying tools.

Responsibilities

• Respond to congressional inquiries on Cybersecurity issues; turning cybersecurity needs and capabilities into requirements and detailed technical solutions; developing and maintaining a list of Cybersecurity Architecture needs, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans; analyzing cybersecurity best practices to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Be able to contribute meaningful input to Cybersecurity policies. You will also be developing and publishing baseline security requirements for common enterprise services to ensure capabilities are in compliance with cybersecurity directives and policies; conducting critical path analysis, risk analysis, and task dependency analysis; developing security requirements and constraints to provide input to foundational technical documents, including program architectural artifacts, business cases, and concept of operations.
• Assisting with Authority to Operate (ATO) process
• Assessing program ability to attain an ATO
• Providing guidance and recommendations for Security related issues
• Diagram an interim and future architecture for ICAM implementation
• Define/communicate ATO integration expectations for all IT services
• Working with Service Providers to ensure systems are integrate-able
• Act as the SME for all Cybersecurity questions and concerns for the customer
• Willingness to assist in areas outside of Cybersecurity as necessary
• Familiarity with Microelectronics
• Firm understanding of the Cybersecurity requirements across the IC

Job description

BT-517 – Information Assurance SME
Skill Level: Subject Matter Expert
Location: Bethesda, MD (fully on-site, no remote option available)

Job Summary:
Exciting opening for an Information Assurance SME to support a large customer organization in the fast-growing National Security Group.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Respond to congressional inquiries on Cybersecurity issues; turning cybersecurity needs and capabilities into requirements and detailed technical solutions; developing and maintaining a list of Cybersecurity Architecture needs, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans; analyzing cybersecurity best practices to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Be able to contribute meaningful input to Cybersecurity policies. You will also be developing and publishing baseline security requirements for common enterprise services to ensure capabilities are in compliance with cybersecurity directives and policies; conducting critical path analysis, risk analysis, and task dependency analysis; developing security requirements and constraints to provide input to foundational technical documents, including program architectural artifacts, business cases, and concept of operations.
• Assisting with Authority to Operate (ATO) process
• Assessing program ability to attain an ATO
• Providing guidance and recommendations for Security related issues
• Diagram an interim and future architecture for ICAM implementation
• Define/communicate ATO integration expectations for all IT services
• Working with Service Providers to ensure systems are integrate-able
• Act as the SME for all Cybersecurity questions and concerns for the customer
• Willingness to assist in areas outside of Cybersecurity as necessary
• Familiarity with Microelectronics
• Firm understanding of the Cybersecurity requirements across the IC
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically require BS degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience in order to operate within the scope contemplated by the level. Experience may be exchanged for degree requirements.
• Experience in cybersecurity responsibility areas listed above.
• Detail-oriented, ability to consistently provide high-quality products that are concise, thorough, and accurate.
• Ability to adapt in response to shifts in customer priorities.
• Expert knowledge in ATO process
• Experience partnering across the IC
• Experience in Risk Management
• Must have a solid background in Network security and experience deploying tools to various networks.