Assessment and Authorization Specialist

1 month ago


Chantilly, United States Applied Information Sciences Full time

Intro:

As an Assessment and Authorization Specialist, you will be providing cybersecurity support to enterprise-level clients. You will be responsible for the Information Assurance and Security of application, database, and enterprise network services. In addition, you will be performing activities associated with delivering Cybersecurity policy implementation and network solutions related to customer-defined systems and software projects.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Advise and assist customers with the lifecycle assessment and authorization process.
  • Advise and Assist customers with the development of a System security plan.
  • Utilize COTS/GOTS and customer tools and processes/procedures to scan, identify, contain, mitigate, and remediate vulnerabilities and intrusions.
  • Monitor, track, and assess systems in the monitor queue.
  • Coordinate technical security assessments to identify points of vulnerability and non-compliance with established IA standards.
  • Assist architect and service developers in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security controls.
  • Create and review A&A Body of evidence (BOE) documentation.
  • Design and implement trusted interfaces among internal systems
  • Validate and verify system security requirements.
  • Build IA into systems and services.
  • Recognize potential, successful, and unsuccessful intrusion attempts and compromises through review and analysis of event details and summary information.
  • Assess and mitigate system security threats/risks through the program lifecycle.
  • Contribute to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification, and awareness activities for system and networking operations.
Location and Travel Details:

This opportunity is onsite in Chantilly, VA

Security Clearance and Citizenship Requirements:

Must hold an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Clearance with Polygraph examination.

*Possession of an active Top Secret (TS) clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access and successful completion of a polygraph examination are mandatory for this position. Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for the role.

Profile of Success:
  • Minimum of 8 years experience in IT, with 5+ years focusing on Cyber Security.
  • Prior experience with Information security risk assessment
  • Previously worked with 3rd party security assessment tools.
  • ??Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with technical experts, business managers, and senior leadership.
  • Ability to understand complex, technical issues and communicate them into meaningful business and risk guidance and recommendation.
  • Strong knowledge of operating systems (information and process) and networks.
  • Strong knowledge of computer vulnerabilities, hacker methodologies, and other threats.
  • Strong knowledge of widely recognized cybersecurity risk frameworks (i.e., NIST, ISO, etc.) and how to apply them within enterprise organizations.
  • Experience working with enterprise-level information security programs, including governance, risk assessment, policy/standards, technical controls, oversight and assurance, risk treatment, and security education/awareness.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, especially MS Word and Excel.
  • Ability to leverage various trusted sources of information (articles, webinars, internet, etc.) to gain accurate and updated knowledge on cybersecurity and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; attention to detail.
  • Strong collaboration and decision-making skills.
  • Strong ability to consult internally and externally.
  • Must have a strong work ethic, excellent time management skills, and a positive attitude?.
Desirable Skills:
  • 10 years of experience preferred.
  • Current CompTIA Security+ Certification preferred or the ability to obtain CompTIA.
  • CISSP designation preferred.
  • Desire to obtain or utilize technical certifications as part of continuous professional growth.


About AIS:

AIS, Dedicated to Our People

AIS employees can spend their entire career at AIS doing challenging, rewarding work and reach their desired level of achievement and responsibility. We offer the opportunity to move up, without the obligation to move out of a position where one excels. We are committed to our employee's success; however, they define it.

It's our dedication to our employees that inspired our leadership to invest in our future and become partially employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).

Our employees are our greatest strength, and we do all that we can to serve them. We invest in technology as early adopters, allowing us to create transformative and innovative solutions for our customers while exposing our team to cutting edge technology.

We hire outstanding individuals who are committed to curiosity, passionate about emerging technology, and who are excited to find innovative solutions for the biggest tech challenges facing international brands and government agencies today.

We Invest in Individuals Committed to Innovation

AIS is seeking professionals of a certain character and level of excellence. People that we can learn from and that we can help grow to achieve their personal career goals.

We are looking for:

  • Smart people with a passion for technology
  • Strong technical capabilities with a consultancy mindset
  • Close involvement with local technical communities
  • A willingness to think outside of the box to provide innovative solutions to clients
  • Ability to solve challenging technical business problems
  • Self-directed professionals

Our Core Values

  • Client Success
  • Continued Learning and Technical Excellence
  • Strong Client Relationships
  • Citizenship and Community


EEO Statement:

Applied Information Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need.



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