IT Security Risk Auditor

Connexion Systems + Engineering; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. is seeking an IT Security Risk Auditor for a 3-year contract in Bedford, MA. The role is hybrid, predominantly onsite at the start, with potential 2-3 days on site as the project progresses, and eligibility for Top Secret clearance.

The position conducts audits of classified and unclassified information systems to ensure compliance with NISPOM, RMF, NIST SP 800-171, STIGs and related regulations, supporting government security requirements and ATO processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 7+ years of experience conducting risk assessments.
• Experience in compliance auditing, security reviews, or vulnerability assessments.
• Knowledge of RMF, NIST SP 800-171, STIGs, and NISPOM.
• Ability to read and apply government regulations such as NISPOM and FAR/DFARS.

Responsibilities

• Audit classified and unclassified information systems for compliance.
• Assess management, operation, monitoring and technical security controls.
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend policy/procedure changes.
• Support audit/review activities and document findings.
• Conduct threat indicators research to identify current risks.

Skills

Risk assessments

Compliance auditing

Vulnerability assessments

Reading regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / CIS or related field with 7+ years risk assessment experience

Tools

CISSP

CISA

NIST RMF

NIST SP 800-171

NISPOM

Job description

IT Security Risk Auditor – 3 year contract Pay Range: $55-$72/hr Hybrid: predominantly onsite to start eventually leading to 2-3 days/week on site Clearance: eligible to obtain Top Secret (interim sufficient to start).

Job Overview

The Security Services Department’s (SSD) overall mission is to enable research and development while keeping the community safe and secure through the protection of information, network, facilities and personnel. The IT Security Risk Auditor position performs audits of classified and unclassified Information Systems (IS) to ensure that they are being maintained in a compliant manner and are following applicable laws and government regulations, such as National Industrial Security Program Operation Manual (NISPOM) guidelines regarding the protection of classified information systems, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards and special publications, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM) and Laboratory Information System Security Procedures. The candidate must be knowledgeable in fundamental computer security principles and policies: Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), NIST 800-53/Risk Management Framework (RMF), CNSSI 1253, and DOD Manual 5205.07 Volumes 1-4, NIST SP 800-171 and DAAPM 2.0. Responsible for maintaining and auditing programs to validate compliance with various government regulations and Information Security policies. The position is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of the management, operation, monitoring and technical security controls employed within or inherited by Information Systems to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (i.e. the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome) with respect to meeting the security requirements of the Authorization to Operate (ATO) or other government regulation or contractual requirement for the system and for the ability to conduct open source and internal research to identify current threat indicators, exploits, and vulnerabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or related field is required with a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience conducting risk assessments.
• Experience in compliance auditing, security reviews, or vulnerability assessments.
• Technical experience and skills, course work completed toward a degree, and industry IT certifications (i.e. CISSP, CISA) may be considered substitutes for education and experience.
• In-depth knowledge of information security principles and policies such as Risk Management Framework (RMF) as presented by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), NIST SP 800-171 and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• The ability to read, understand and apply government regulation, policies and procedure such as the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), 32 CFR Part 117, FAR/DFARS Safeguarding CUI series (252.204-7012, etc.), computer security principles and policies, to include, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and NIST 800-53 / Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-171.
• Working experience directly related to Assessment and Authorization using at least one of the following: NIST 800-53/Risk Management Framework (RMF) Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide NIST SP 800-171 Understanding of CMMC Framework National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Chapter 8.

Preferred

• Information Assurance Certifications preferred (CISSP/CISA, Security+, CCP/CCA, or other industry-recognized Certification that validate knowledge in Cybersecurity framework or equivalent).
• Direct experience with DCSA facility compliance reviews and security audits.

Hybrid role

This position will be predominantly onsite for the first 3-4 months (probably 4 days/wk onsite). After the initial ramp up period, there may be an opportunity for more remote, 2-3 days/week. Long term, candidate must be comfortable with being onsite at least 2+ days and as needed for the project work.

Clearance

Interim clearance sufficient for start; but candidate will need to clear up to the Top Secret Level.

Must Have Admin Compliance & Auditing 7 years Degree Level Bachelor's Degree Yes Experience Document audit findings, including non-compliance issues or deviations 7 years Identify potential compliance issues and recommend policy/procedure changes 7 years IT system security compliance (NIST, PCI, HIPPA, CMMC) 3 years Support preparation for audit/review activities 7 years Government Policy/Regulations STIG Compliance 3 years Security NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117 experience 3 years NIST 800-171 3 years NIST 800-53 3 years Risk Management Framework (RMF) 3 years Soft Skills Strong Verbal and Written Communication Yes Time Management Yes Software MS Suite (Excel, ppt) 7 years Nice to Have Certification Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar security certification Yes Security Cybersecurity Maturing Model Compliance (CMMC) 0 years