Sr. Cyber Security Engineer

Chickasaw Nation Industries; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO and holidays

Training opportunities

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. seeks a Cloud Information Assurance Analyst 5 to support DoD/FedRAMP cloud activities at Fort Meade. You will analyze security controls, review SSP/SAP/SAR, and prepare certification packages while coordinating with leadership.

A Top Secret/SCI eligible clearance is required. You will lead risk assessments, monitor CSPs, and communicate findings to senior management. This role demands strong IA expertise, collaboration, and documented recommendations for risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Active DoD 8570 IAM/IAT III certification required.
• Strong analytical and leadership capabilities in IA programs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and validate cloud security for DoD and FedRAMP CSPs.
• Review SSP, SAP, SAR, and POA&M documentation for certification packages.
• Provide ongoing CM, monitoring, and change assessment for risk posture.
• Brief management on project status and risk with recommended mitigations.

Skills

Restful APIs

JSON

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

DOD 8570 IAM/IAT III Certification

Tools

SSP/SAP/SAR review process

DoD/FedRAMP frameworks

Job description

SUMMARYThe Cloud Information Assurance Analyst 5 provides support to the agency. This position provides advanced technical expertise to define and assess technical problems and needs as well as advise senior management, department heads and/or staff on alternate methods of solving issues. The Senior IT Consultant recommends specific solutions based on specialized capabilities to perform and integrate highly complex services in several operational, functional, or organizational areas.Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSEssential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Top Secret/SCI level, which requires U.S. CitizenshipPerforms analysis, conduct independent validation of assessments and continuous monitoring for authorized Cloud Service Providers Cloud Service Offerings. Develop processes and procedures to document the execution of the analysis and validations.Reviews Cloud Service Provider documentation consisting of the System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), and associated POA&M. For each certification validation, a Cloud Security Assessment Package is prepared to include validated cybersecurity controls, certifier's recommendation, certifier’s statement of residual risk, certification assessment briefing slides, and a provisional authorization. If the validation is leading to a Joint Authorization Board (JAB) Provisional Authorization (PA), a one-page executive summary is also required.Performs DoD and FedRAMP Cloud Authorization on-going support to include continuous monitoring, annual reviews, and significant change requests of Cloud Service Providers through reviews, recommendations, written reports, and briefings. This task involves review and analysis of the following: Deviation Requests, Monthly One Pagers, Annual Assessments, Playbooks, Significant Change Requests, review of scan data, POA&Ms, and other changes to evaluate a CSP’s ongoing risk posture change.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESExpert knowledge of proven business and operations practices and strategies.Proficient understanding of Restful APIs, JSON.Proven ability to facilitate progressive organizational change / development within a growing organization.Excellent organization and time management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities.Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to assess business requirements.Exceptional leadership skills with ability to motivate, influence and lead others.High level of proficiency in briefing managers and communicating recommendations regarding status of project operations.Excellent verbal and written communications skills.Superior customer service and relationship management skills.Ability to effectively interact with management and staff at all levels within a multi-level organization.Ability to proactively identify problems and effectively respond.Ability to use discretion concerning highly sensitive and confidential data and information.Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.Experience with configuration management, version control, software packaging and deployment.Ability to perform system analysis, design and development.Ability to work well in a team as well as independentlyExcellent oral and written communications skills.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree and a minimum of ten (8) years’ relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education / experience.Must have DOD 8570 IAM/IAT III CertificationPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.EOE including Disability/VetThe estimated pay range for this role is $170K to $180K, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.*Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.*CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:MedicalDentalVision401(k)Family Planning/Fertility AssistanceSTD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&DLegal-Aid ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal HolidaysTraining and Development OpportunitiesYour application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).