Security Authorization & Accreditation Lead (TS/SCI)

VTG Defense; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense in Herndon, VA seeks an Authorization and Accreditation Analyst to lead assessments of systems and networks, build security documentation, and support certification activities. The role is onsite and requires TS/SCI with Polygraph and hands-on experience with ICD-503 and NIST guidance.

You will perform vulnerability assessments, audits, and action tracking, coordinating with government accreditation authorities, and preparing Security Plans and POA&Ms.

Qualifications

• Must have a Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.
• 3+ years experience with the Authorization and Accreditation process.
• Familiarity with ICD 503.
• Experience with and Rapid7 Nexpose scanning and results.
• Demonstrated ability to perform day-to-day administration of the Information Systems Security program and understanding the security design, consultation, and technology implementation for various customer projects and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to perform systems analysis & integrations, requirements analysis, process definition and implementation, and project management.
• Demonstrated knowledge in assisting system users relative to information systems security matters and undertakes moderately complex projects requiring additional specialized technical knowledge.
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal, organizational, writing, communications, and briefing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify deviations from configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Conduct passive evaluations such as compliance audits and active evaluations such as vulnerability assessments.
• Establish program control processes to mitigate risks and support certification and accreditation of systems.
• Support process, analysis, coordination, security test, and security documentation activities.
• Provide direct support to establishing and maintaining enclave and network accreditation and special approvals using INFOSEC/IA policies.
• Perform analyses to validate security requirements and recommend safeguards.
• Support formal Security Test and Evaluation required by accrediting authorities through pre-test preparations and reporting.
• Document assessment results and prepare Security Plans and POAMs.
• Periodically review system audits and monitor corrective actions until closed.
• Perform Information Systems Security Engineering of system architectures and performance testing.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

A&A process

Security policy

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Rapid7 Nexpose

Job description

VTG Defense in Herndon, VA seeks an Authorization and Accreditation Analyst to lead assessments of systems and networks, build security documentation, and support certification activities. The role is onsite and requires TS/SCI with Polygraph and hands-on experience with ICD-503 and NIST guidance.

You will perform vulnerability assessments, audits, and action tracking, coordinating with government accreditation authorities, and preparing Security Plans and POA&Ms.