Cybersecurity Risk Management Specialist

2 weeks ago

Warrenton, Virginia, United States Jacobs Full time

Your Role:

The Lone Wolf Team is dedicated to the support, operation, and maintenance of a Department of Defense (DoD) integrated global communications network, which enables collaboration among senior leadership and essential personnel.

As a Senior Cybersecurity Governance Officer, you will act as the primary authority in cybersecurity risk management and governance, emphasizing the integration of various cyber disciplines, including mission assurance and supply chain risk management. You will collaborate closely with the Cybersecurity Manager, Information Systems Security Engineers, and Systems/Network Engineers to ensure that all approaches, constraints, and perspectives are thoroughly evaluated in risk management and policy-making processes. Your role will involve analyzing the development of strategies, policies, governance frameworks, and implementation guidance to create a more cohesive cybersecurity risk management approach.

The Senior Cybersecurity Governance Officer will also be responsible for Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) duties. You will develop the necessary documentation, validation, and accreditation processes to ensure that systems comply with security and privacy standards. This includes evaluating test results, analyzing risks, and producing security assessment documentation to support accreditation decisions. You will create risk mitigation strategies and ensure that security configurations align with DoD policies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the formulation and upkeep of information security policies, standards, and control procedures to ensure compliance with RMF.
  • Complete Security Authorization packages, including System Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports, and Continuous Monitoring Plans, while presenting executive briefings to senior management.
  • Conduct security risk assessments for system upgrades, software, and hardware modifications.
  • Define and document security authorization boundaries in system security plans, ensuring all interconnection agreements are current.
  • Verify that system security controls include accurate implementation statements and assessment results, providing hands-on support as needed.
  • Ensure that Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) contain appropriate milestones, detailed descriptions of weaknesses, remediation strategies, estimated costs, and realistic deadlines.
  • Maintain the daily security posture and continuous monitoring of all Information Systems.
  • Review system vulnerability scans, verify the implementation of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and complete other security-related configuration tasks.
  • Conduct testing and evaluation of necessary technical security controls, including certification tests and periodic inspections of information systems.
  • Develop and execute test procedures for verification of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and RMF safeguards to meet customer requirements based on NIST publications.
  • Assess changes to an Information System by performing periodic self-inspections, tests, and reviews to ensure compliance with authorization/accreditation standards; implement corrective actions for identified vulnerabilities.

Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • A minimum of 8 years of directly related experience.
  • Must meet DoD M IAT-II or IAM-I baseline certification requirements, such as Security+ or equivalent.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Experience in creating technical documentation, including artifacts required for Assessment & Authorization (A&A) under the Risk Management Framework.
  • Familiarity with security configurations across various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and UNIX, utilizing Active Directory/Group Policy.
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS (client and server); familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is preferred.
  • Experience with eMASS, XACTA, ACAS/NESSUS, Trellix, and Splunk.
  • Knowledge of risk management processes, information system sanitization, incident response, and hardware/software configuration management.
  • Experience in developing IT policy and guidance documentation supporting cybersecurity accreditations.
  • Ability to analyze, assess, or implement NIST SP security controls and associated assessment procedures.
  • Skilled in presenting complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Expertise in Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience supervising or participating in cybersecurity Assessment and Authorizations.
  • Ability to provide hands-on assistance with cybersecurity tools as necessary.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity tool suites such as ForeScout, Avanti, and HBSS.

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