Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization SME

Remote role but must live within 150 miles of Richmond, VA. Contingent upon contract award.

About the Role

Connected Logistics is seeking a Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization SME to assist in managing the implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of cybersecurity in support of J6 Program Executive Officer's Portfolio of IT capabilities, associated Program Management Offices, IT infrastructure support, and Operational Technology areas for Information Systems/Programs throughout the entirety of its system development life cycle.

The Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization SME serves 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.

Responsibilities

• Execute DoW/DLA cybersecurity processes to authorize information systems, maintain authorization of information systems, or serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for systems undergoing the authorization process.
• Understand how 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, including large and small enclaves, Cloud Hosted Services, Operational Technology, AIS applications, and outsourced IT processes.
• Determine the residual risk of an identified vulnerability (e.g., non-compliant security control) and assess possible ramifications on the system’s current or future authorization.
• Brief senior management on the progress or results of an information system undergoing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.

Requirements

KP-1 Enterprise RMF & Authorization Lead

• Five years RMF, C&A, and DoD cybersecurity experience.
• Experience conducting authorization reviews.
• Secret clearance (Tier 3/NACLC/ANACI).
• IAM Level III certification (CISSP, CAP).
• Former ISSM, SCA, AO support staff, or Cyber Program Lead.
• DLA or Fourth Estate experience.
• eMASS administration experience.
• Experience briefing SES and Flag Officer equivalents.

KP-2 Security Control Assessment Lead

• Five years RMF and NIST experience.
• Security control assessment experience.
• Authorization review experience.
• Secret clearance (Tier 3 investigation).
• IAM Level III certification (CAP, CISSP, CISA).
• Extensive NIST 800-53 assessment background.
• Experience conducting SCA-style reviews.
• Knowledge of FISMA and Federal compliance frameworks.

KP-3 Continuous Monitoring & Vulnerability Management Lead

• Five years DoD cybersecurity experience.
• RMF experience.
• Secret clearance (Tier 3 investigation).
• IAM Level III certification (CISSP, SecurityX (formerly CASP+)).
• ACAS experience.
• Enterprise vulnerability management experience.
• STIG implementation expertise.
• POA&M governance experience.

KP-4 OT, Cloud & Emerging Technology Security Lead

• Five years DoD cybersecurity experience.
• RMF and C&A experience.
• Authorization review experience.
• Secret clearance (Tier 3 investigation).
• IAM Level III certification (CISSP).
• CCSP or AWS/Azure security certification.
• OT/ICS security experience.
• Cloud authorization experience.
• Experience supporting hybrid architectures.
• Experience with platform and enclave authorizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, etc.).
• Experience working with DoD/DLA.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $115,000.00 to $125,000.00 USD.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) package.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.