Systems Security Administration (SSA) Management Team Lead (0043)

OCT Consulting LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Retirement savings 401K with employer contribution

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Training Benefits

Job summary

A business management consulting firm is seeking a Systems Security Administration Management Team Lead in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Top Secret clearance and at least 7 years of InfoSec/IT Security experience. Responsibilities include overseeing a team of Systems Security Administrators and providing project management support for system security initiatives. This position offers a salary range of $150,000-$175,000 based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• 7 years of InfoSec / IT Security experience required.
• 2 years of FISMA experience required.
• CISSP, PMP, or CompTIA A+ certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support change management processes for SSA.
• Provide system security project management support.
• Manage annual user recertifications and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Information systems skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Master's degree in relevant fields

Job description

Systems Security Administration (SSA) Management Team Lead (15.23)

OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

Responsibilities And Duties

OCT currently has an opening for a Systems Security Administration (SSA) Management Team Lead to work with a technology division within the office of a federal client. This role will require strong leadership and information system skills. The contractor shall oversee several Systems Security Administrators and advise on risk, compliance and security, as described below.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Support change management processes and ensure SSA controls are consistently implemented and applied
• Provide system security project management support
• Provide status reporting of security activities to include risk posture and compliance
• Identify Information System SSA gaps and offer mitigation strategies
• Advise on new user account profiles and associated roles to preclude separation of duties conflicts and ensuring "need-to-know" and "least privileges" criteria are applied for access to applications
• Manage annual user recertifications for the supported financial and facilities applications to ensure compliance with policy requirements
• Collaborate / communicate with applicable parties to ensure appropriate approvals for requested user profiles and roles are obtained.
• Support the FSA-IS and A-123-IS Assessment audits for SSA functions and maintain appropriate artifacts
• Leverage excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Lead and work in a team environment, remaining resilient and professional during highly sensitive and urgent situations
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing tasks

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must hold an active DoD Top Secret (TS) clearance
• Must have a Bachelor's (BS/BA) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Math, or Science fields. (Master's degree preferred.)
• Must have at least 7 years of InfoSec / IT Security related work experience
• Must have 2 years of FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act) related experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with information security standards, policies, and practices-NIST (800-53 rev), FISCAM, FISMA, DOD, DCID, FBI, etc
• Experience analyzing information technology and system risk issues in complex environments
• Experience in an IT customer support role, including working knowledge of account and access management
• Experience managing a team of system security administrator personnel
• CISSP, PMP, and Comp TIA A+ certifications a plus.
• The primary place of performance will be at client facilities in the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA)/ National Capital Region (NCR)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee's gross salary
• Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
• Training Benefits

Salary Range: $150,000-$175,000 yearly commensurate with experience, education, etc.

About OCT Consulting

OCT Consulting LLC is a Small Business (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the agility of operations and a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.

At OCT we believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone's contributions are valued and recognized.