Cybersecurity & A&A Team Lead

Job Title:  Cybersecurity & A&A Team Lead (Cyber, A&A) 

Location: Hybrid (Reside within a commutable distance of Silver Spring, MD to work onsite as required)

Citizenship: US Citizen

Salary Range: $140,000- $155,000 

Security Clearance: Must have active or ability to obtain Secret security clearance. 

AttainX, Inc. is in search of a highly energetic  Cybersecurity & A&A Team Lead to join our team on a cyber security program supporting our US federal government client.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Basic Qualifications:

• Knowledge of DOC, NOAA, and NWS IT security policies and implementation standards or those of similar sized organizations AND comprehensive understanding of NIST guidance to include, but not limited to, NIST Special Publications and Federal Information Processing Standards.
• Experience leading a team of IT Security Specialists 
• At least 5 years of recent experience (within the last 6 years) in applying IT security concepts, methodologies, principles, procedures and using industry-standard IT security tools
• At least 5 years of recent experience (within the last 6 years) with enterprise architecture methodologies, concepts, procedures, principles, and tools
• At least 5 years of recent experience (within the last 6 years) in contingency planning and backup and recovery best practices and application of NIST guidance in this area
• At least 5 years of recent experience (within the last 6 years) in using technical testing tools (Tenable Security Center, ArcSight, IBM Big Fix, etc.)
• At least 5 years of performing assessments of Federal Information Systems using the Risk Management Framework
• Possess at least ONE (1) of the following Certifications:

1. Information System Security Training for Significant Roles for a Certification Agent/Security Controls Assessor:
2. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
3. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
4. GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
5. Electronic Commerce Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
6. ISC2 Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC)
7. Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP)
8. Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA)

• Proficiency in verbal and written communications. 
• Proficiency in interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in handling multiple tasks concurrently. 
• Proficiency in project and time management.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to work in a cohesive team-oriented environment.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Self-starter, highly motivated individual who adapts to a dynamic work environment
• Strong attention to detail with an ability to operate effectively across multiple priorities.

Education / Experience:

5+ years of relevant experience

Skills:

Cyber Security, Information Security, 

Duties:

We are searching for a Team Lead to support Security Assessment and Authorization initiatives for our Government client. Job duties include:

• Liaison with Government and contractor staff.
• Provide leadership and guidance to teams of ISSOs, Security Control Assessors, Information Security Specialists and Penetration Testers.
• Analyzes information security systems and applications.
• Recommends and develops security measures to protect information against unauthorized modification or loss.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. 
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. 
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks. 

Non-Essential Functions:

• General Duty Requirements 

About Us

AttainX Inc. is SBA Certified 8(a), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB), CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS and Silver L