Information Security Compliance Specialist

Federal Advisory Partners; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tria Federal seeks an Information Systems Compliance Specialist to provide Security Assessment and Authorization support for USSS IT systems. The role requires on-site work at the customer HQ in Washington, DC 1–2 days per week.

Candidates should have 3-5 years in cybersecurity, DHS A&A experience, a DHS Public Trust clearance, and familiarity with NIST RMF and CSAM. This position emphasizes clear written reporting and coordination with stakeholders to maintain compliant systems.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years IT security and compliance experience.
• DHS A&A Experience.
• DHS Public Trust clearance.
• Knowledge of NIST RMF and CSAM.
• Ability to produce SARs and ATO deliverables.
• Ability to coordinate with system owners and risk officers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent tests and evaluations of security controls.
• Review security plans and related documents (e.g., Contingency Plans, Configuration Management Plans).
• Analyze vulnerability and compliance scans and identify weaknesses.
• Authorize and document security findings and risks in SARs.
• Manage Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) activities and closures.
• Coordinate with system owners, engineers, and risk officers during authorization processes.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

A&A experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CISSP

CISM

Security+ Certification

Tools

NIST RMF

CSAM

Job description

Who we are

Tria Federal delivers digital services and technology solutions that support the health and safety of veterans, service members and civilians. For two decades, federal agencies have relied on Tria companies to advance their critical missions and modernize their systems, so that they can uphold their commitment to the American people. Today, we are pushing the boundaries of possibility through partnerships and investments in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, developing solutions for the biggest challenges that government will face tomorrow.

We are proud to employ and support military veterans

Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Description

The Information Systems Compliance Specialist will conduct Security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) support for USSS IT systems. This candidate must have the ability to work onsite at customer HQ 1-2 times per week in Washington, DC.

Requirements

• Very familiar with DHS.
• 3-5 years Cybersecurity experience, especially conducting DHS A&A Assessments.
• DHS Public Trust clearance.
• Working knowledge and experience with CSAM and the NIST RMF.
• Working knowledge and experience with the DHS Security Authorization Process.
• Experience working with system stakeholders to assess and manage system cybersecurity risk.
• Knowledge of the process to obtain a system ATO and requirements to maintain the ATO.
• Ability to synthesize complex IT system information and communicate system status and requirements in written products and verbal presentations.
• Ability to assess and identify clear, concise, and effective security control implementation statements.
• Ability to work independently and within given timelines.
• Ability to report onsite at customer HQ as required.

Qualifications

• CISSP, CISM
• 3-5 Years of IT Security Control Assessment experience
• DHS A&A Experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Security+ Certification

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent tests and evaluations of technical, operational, and management security controls.
• Review system documentation to include security plans, Configuration Management Plans, Contingency Plans, Account Management Plans, etc.
• Ability to analyze and interpret vulnerability and compliance scans.
• Identify security weaknesses, design gaps, and compliance deviations.
• Author comprehensive Security Assessment Reports (SARs) with clear risk findings and ATO deliverables.
• Perform Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) management activities including creation, management and closures.
• Coordinate with system owners, engineers, and risk officers during authorization processes.

Why Tria?

What defines the Tria brand is more than just our dedication to excellence in our craft; it's our incredible team of dedicated, talented, and passionate people that make Tria so exceptional. As people powering possible, we are all partners in our team's shared success.

As a company that cares about people, we seek to cultivate a culture in which all can thrive personally and professionally. We offer a top-tier benefits package to invest in your physical, mental, and financial health and wellness so that you can be your best self - at work and in life. At Tria, we are growth-minded, entrepreneurial in spirit, and committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and opportunity for all. Whatever your background, your role, your department, or stage in your professional journey, here you will have opportunities to learn new skills, seize new challenges, and advance your career as we grow.

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