Title: Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization SME

Location: Washington, D.C.

Job Description:

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Global in service but local in approach, Nisga'a Tek is committed to high-quality service to those who defend us. Nisga'a Tek ensures mission assurance and execution for customers and warfighters. Providing intelligence, IT, cyber security, training, logistics, administrative, acquisition, and background investigation services. 

Summary:

The Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization SME will serve as a cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) with regards to Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of information systems and all associated cybersecurity policies and procedures.

This position is off-site/hybrid and based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The incumbent must be able to travel to Fort Belvoir, VA for meetings as required.
Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs a DOD cybersecurity process while either authorizing an information system or serving as a SME for an information system undergoing authorization.
• Possess an understanding of how the security controls identified in the NIST 800-53 apply to the process of assessing and authorizing a large organization’s IT infrastructure such as DLA’s, in which there is a compilation of large and small enclaves, AIS applications and outsourced IT processes.
• Determines the applicable severity value for an identified vulnerability (e.g., non-compliant security control) and determines the possible ramifications on the system’s current or future authorization.
• Briefs senior management on the progress or results of an information system undergoing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledgeable in the cybersecurity of emerging technology areas such as Cloud and Industrial Control Systems (ICSs), warehouse execution systems and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructures.
• Must have experience with the following programs of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project Management.
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to work independently and maintain tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of relevant Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST A&A experience.
• DOD cybersecurity experience
• Experience in assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large, complex organizations.
• Experienced in the general tenets supporting the overall DOD implementation of its authorization process, to include supporting cybersecurity policy, procedures, and processes.
• DOD Secret Clearance and must possess IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 3 (T3) at time of proposal submission.
• CERT Personnel: Any team member assigned duties at DLA CERT shall possess a DOD TOP SECRET Clearance and must possess IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at time of proposal submission.
• Any team member assigned duties as DLA CERT Analyst will maintain CSSP Analyst certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.