Information Assurance Support Analyst

Astrion; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking an Information Assurance Support Analyst in Rockville, MD, supporting NRC-CPSS contract for the Civilian Division. The role requires obtaining NRC clearance, US citizenship, and a Secret clearance with 6+ years IT experience including IA expertise.

Key duties include SA&A support, RMF documentation, vulnerability management, FedRAMP review, and coordination with ISSOs and AO across the system lifecycle.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or 5 years equivalent experience.
• 6 years IT experience with 4 years IA specialization.
• Secret Clearance; ability to obtain NRC clearance; US citizenship required
• Must hold at least one of the listed certifications: Security+, CISSP, CISA, GIAC S/G, CEH, CAP, CASP+, CRISC, CCSK

Responsibilities

• Support FISMA systems through Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A).
• Assess FIPS 199 security categorization for information systems.
• Develop and maintain RMF security documentation across all lifecycle phases.
• Analyze risks from security control assessments and monitoring activities.
• Perform vulnerability scans and config checks against DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks.
• Review FedRAMP security packages to document customer responsibility in cloud deployments.
• Assist in monthly CSP and annual third-party assessment reviews for FedRAMP compliance.
• Create and manage POA&Ms and monitor action items.
• Attend meetings with stakeholders to ensure security is addressed throughout the system lifecycle.

Skills

Security Clearance

US Citizenship

PowerShell scripting

Vulnerability scanning tools

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

Education

BA/BS or 5 years equivalent experience

Tools

Tenable Security Center

DISA STIGs

CIS Benchmarks

SCAP

Job description

Overview

Information Assurance Support Analyst

LOCATION: Rockville, MD
CLEARANCE: NRC Clearance
JOB STATUS: Full-Time
TRAVEL: 10% Occasional Domestic Travel

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Information Assurance Support Analyst for the NRC-CPSS Contract, supporting the Civilian Division.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• BA/BS or 5 years additional equivalent experience
• 6 years IT experience, with 4 years specialized in Information Assurance
• Secret Clearance; the ability to obtain an NRC Security Clearance; US citizenship required
• Must hold at least one of the following certifications: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, ISACA CISA, GIAC GSEC, GIAC GSNA, GIAC GPEN, CEH, CAP, CASP+, CRISC, or CCSK

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• A strong understanding of FISMA and NIST Special Publications, especially NIST SP 800-37 and NIST SP 800-53
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; attention to detail is a must
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools, such as Tenable Security Center
• Working knowledge of DISA STIGs, SCAP content/ audit files, and CIS Benchmarks
• Understanding of cloud service models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and protections as described in FedRAMP security documentation
• Experience reviewing FedRAMP authorization packages and understanding how to ensure customer responsibilities are addressed in accordance with the shared responsibility model
• Experience with performing technical architecture reviews of complex systems with a strong understanding of a system's authorization
• Knowledge of major cloud platforms (Azure/ Amazon Web Services [AWS]), virtualization, networking devices (e.g., routers and switches), web services (e.g., IIS, Apache Tomcat), network security appliances (e.g., firewalls, VPNs), databases (e.g., Microsoft SQL), and intrusion prevention/ anti-malware software
• Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently and effectively
• Comfortable working individually and as part of a team
• Scripting ability (e.g., PowerShell, VBA) is a plus
• Familiarity with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as chat technologies to enhance personal productivity

Responsibilities

• Work closely with all levels of personnel, including system administrators, Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), and Authorizing Official (AO), to support FISMA systems through the Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A)
• Assess the confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact levels of information stored, possessed, and transmitted by systems to determine the FIPS 199 security categorization
• Develop and maintain system security documentation throughout all phases of the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF). This includes security categorizations, digital identity risk assessments, system security plans, system policy and procedures, privacy impact assessments, contingency plans, configuration management plans, incident response plans, vulnerability assessment reports, deviation requests, and any other documents necessary to support systems' authorization and continuous monitoring
• Analyze risks identified during security control assessments and continuous monitoring activities in accordance with NIST SP 800-30. This includes making a determination regarding the likelihood and impact of the risk being exploited, along with a supporting rationale, and providing recommendations for mitigation/remediation
• Perform and document the results of vulnerability scans and configuration compliance checks against configuration standards such as DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks
• Analyze FedRAMP security packages to document and assess customer responsibility for cloud-based
• Assist in the review of monthly continuous monitoring deliverables produced by Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and annual assessments (produced by third party assessors [3PAOs]) in support of FedRAMP requirements to ensure that cloud services maintain an appropriate risk
• Create, track, and manage system Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Attend project meetings and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure security is addressed throughout the entire system lifecycle

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