Assessment and Authorization Specialist

About the role

The role of an ISSO / Systems Administrator at Freedom Technology Solutions Group involves providing certification and accreditation support to advise and assist stakeholders with the Lifecycle Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process, and developing a Systems Security Plan (SSP).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support for the Sponsor's information security program.
• Run and execute the A&A process, manage greenlight records.
• Manage and run security scans, mitigate findings, and perform security updates.
• Configure systems administration, patching, and deployment of laptops.
• Shepherd systems through the security process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, information assurance, computer engineering, or a closely related IT and cybersecurity discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology.
• Demonstrated experience managing document repositories and databases.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of process tracking and document control software.
• Demonstrated experience with writing, communications, and briefing skills.
• Demonstrated experience with technical guidance and oversight.
• Demonstrated experience organizing, planning, and prioritizing tasks.
• Demonstrated experience in INFOSEC policies, regulations, and guidance.
• Demonstrated experience with cyber risks such as malware, zero-day attacks, denial of service attacks, and their mitigations.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and the ability to collaborate with various levels of staff.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, information assurance, computer engineering, or a closely related IT and cybersecurity discipline.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Sponsor’s standard project cycle.
• Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor’s diverse information technology infrastructure, including operating systems, major application systems, and network architecture.

Benefits

Flexible work environment
Team mentality with friendly, like-minded professionals
Innovative, cutting-edge technologies
Competitive salary and benefits package
Generous paid time off
Referral bonuses
Training and tuition reimbursement
Logo wear allowance
Company-sponsored events