Cybersecurity Risk Management Specialist

5 days ago


Baltimore, Maryland, United States Assyst Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Risk Advisor to join our team at ASSYST. As a key member of our Information Assurance and Cyber Security Practice, you will play a critical role in supporting our Federal Project.

Key Responsibilities
  • Evaluate and Maintain Risk Posture: Assess and maintain the risk posture of each FISMA system, providing recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Subject Matter Expertise: Act as the subject matter expert in all areas of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), providing guidance to stakeholders on required actions, strategies, and best practices.
  • Security and Privacy Testing: Ensure information security and privacy testing is performed throughout the SDLC, and results are considered during the development phase.
  • System Security Posture Monitoring: Monitor system security posture by reviewing all proposed information security and privacy artifacts, providing recommendations to the ISSO.
  • Guidance and Support: Provide guidance to stakeholders on required actions, strategies, and best practices for closure of identified weaknesses.
  • Configuration Deviations: Serve as the authority to approve selected system configuration deviations from the required baseline.
  • Coordination and Collaboration: Coordinate with the point of contact, including ISSO, for each FISMA system or collection of PII/PHI to identify the types of information processed, assign appropriate security categorizations, and ensure legal authority.
  • Privacy Impacts and Risk Management: Determine privacy impacts and manage information security and privacy risk.
Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field.
  • Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or other relevant certifications preferred.
  • Experience: 6+ years of professional experience developing and implementing information security/assurance programs, policies, processes, and procedures per various security frameworks/laws/standards/directives.
  • Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of FISMA, HIPAA laws, and Privacy Act of 1974, as well as in-depth knowledge of NIST SP 800 series documents and FIPS.
  • Skills: Practical knowledge of IT System contingency planning, understanding of risk assessment and risk management concepts, and good understanding of continuous monitoring and continuous authorization concepts.
  • Software and Tools: Expert use of MS Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with executive leadership and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
About ASSYST

We are proud to offer a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more, to maintain a secure work/life balance.

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.



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