Job Specifications
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Defense Logistics Agency team.
Experience
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of relevant experience supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes.
Experience supporting DoD cybersecurity programs and authorization processes.
Experience assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large, complex enterprise environments.
Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity policies, procedures, and authorization requirements.
Knowledge of cybersecurity considerations for Cloud technologies, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), warehouse execution systems, and Operational Technology (OT) environments.
Certifications
CSSP Analyst Certification
Clearance
Top Secret - IT-I Critical security clearance, Tier 5 investigation.
Responsibilities
Serve as a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities supporting Department of Defense (DoD) information systems.
Support the implementation and execution of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for the authorization of information systems.
Conduct security control assessments and evaluate compliance with NIST SP 800-53 security controls and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
Provide technical guidance and subject matter expertise for systems undergoing the authorization process.
Analyze vulnerabilities and determine applicable severity values for identified security control deficiencies.
Assess the potential impact of vulnerabilities on a system’s current or future authorization status.
Support authorization package development and review to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies.
Evaluate cybersecurity posture across complex IT infrastructures consisting of multiple enclaves, AIS applications, and outsourced IT processes.
Provide cybersecurity expertise related to emerging technologies including Cloud environments, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), warehouse execution systems, and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructures.
Brief senior management and stakeholders on RMF progress, risk posture, and authorization status of information systems.
Collaborate with system owners, cybersecurity teams, and government representatives to ensure successful completion of A&A activities.
Ensure cybersecurity documentation, procedures, and processes align with DoD policies and enterprise security standards.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Location Candidates must reside in one of our approved hiring states within the United States.
Type of environment Remote
Noise level Medium
Work schedule Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
Amount of Travel less than 10%
List of Approved States
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, WY.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
U.S. Citizen
Top Secret - IT-I Critical security clearance, Tier 5 investigation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Other Information
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
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