Security Control Assessor – Senior

Overview

SMS is seeking an Senior Information Assurance Security Specialist to join our team supporting the United States Coast Guard in Alexandria, VA. The Information Assurance Security Specialist is responsible for all Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities for implemented CDM technologies. You'll also work in a dynamic environment with other IA professionals using the latest technology.  This position onsite at the USCG Monday - Friday and does not permit telework.

 

SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.

 

SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers’ missions for more than 40 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.

 

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Responsibilities

The Senior Information Assurance Specialist will be responsible for the following:

 

• Serve as senior member and representative of assigned team for meetings and efficiently lead internal resources to meet established milestones and targeted completion dates.
• Provide guidance, coaching and training to employees of assigned team.
• Assist in Security Assessment & Authorization Coordination
• Plan and conduct security authorization reviews of federal systems
• Manage and review Accreditation Packages
• Support USCG system accreditation and Ongoing Assessment and Ongoing Authorization processes and activities for assigned systems.
• Provide SME knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) policy and application, NIST Security Controls, and Control Implementation methodologies for the A&A process.
• Review and provide guidance on System Security Plan, Security Assessment Report (SAR), and Plans of Action and Milestones and other security documentation
• Support POA&M remediation activities and the review of POA&M closure documentation.
• Responsible for assessing and developing authorization packages for technical solutions that may require collaboration with internal expertise and deep analysis of the technical solution.
• Collaborative and communicates with parties within, and outside, of own job function. May have responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.
• Understands and supports Privacy Compliance Activities to include the review of Privacy Impact Analysis (PIA), Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA), and Statement of Record Notices (SORN).
• Facilitates and monitors information assurance (IA) processes for new projects, including the development of security authorization packages and the tracking of progress for all Security Control implementations and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
• Support and/or development of all Security Authorization artifacts and documentation and assembling of Authorization packages.
• Responsible for administration and adherence of the Risk Management Plan.
• Coordinate closely with the Quality Assurance Specialists in identifying and mitigating risk to meet established quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an active DoD Secret clearance required
• University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years related work experience
• CSSP-AU: At least one of the DOD 8750 IAT III certifications: CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or associate), GCED, GCIH, or CCSP
• Relevant DOD, DHS or .gov Cyber Security Information Assurance focused experience with specific current hands-on experience researching, writing, and submitting complete A&A documentation packages for new system authorizations.
• Well-developed understanding of Federal Civilian or DHS Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) processes.
• Experience with continuous monitoring/ongoing authorization
• Intimate understanding of NIST RMF implementation guidance.
• In-depth understanding of the relevance of NIST Security Controls and Control Implementation methodologies to the SA&A process.
• Experience assessing security controls based on cybersecurity principles and tenets. (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, Cybersecurity Framework, etc.).
• Demonstrated understanding of critical documentation required in Security Authorization (SA) Packages.<