Sr. Information Assurance Engineer

Overview

 

SMS is seeking a Sr. Information Assurance Engineer for our busy US Coast Guard contract.  The positions includes multitasking on different systems and for different customers to advice and guide on teh RMF process.  Position has the option to be hybrid after the first month of employment.

 

As a dynamic systems integrator, 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

• Under general supervision, performs Assess and Authorization (A&A) or other RMF and cybersecurity Compliance and Auditing processes and inspections USCG enterprise systems and networks.
• Multitask on different systems and different customers. Be able to advise/guide/validate Information System Security Officers on RMF process, eMASS.
• Performs compliance reviews of computer security plans, perform risk Assessments.
• Analyzes security requirements for information protection for enterprise systems and networks.
• Analyzes the sensitivity of information and performs vulnerability and risk assessments based on defined sensitivity and information flow.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of ATO, ATO/C, ATC, IATT, DECOMM, Risk Acceptance, POA&M validation,
• Must be able to draft highly visible and sensitive memos for SCA, AO.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, must have excellent PowerPoint/Presentation skills.
• Be able to technically understand network diagrams, review security finds, Vulnerability scans, STIG results and make risk recommendations.
• Be able to research USCG/DOD/DHS requirements for deliverables
• Must have expert eMASS knowledge/ experience.
• Must have expert RMF knowledge /experience.
• Strong ISSO experience with all steps of RMF.
• Direct experience working as a Security Control Assessor Representative or experience working directly with Security Control Assessor.
• Strong working cybersecurity knowledge of large, complex IT environment

• 5 or more years professional experience in a related field
• IAT III or IAM level 3 cert required.
• Active Secret Clearance (or higher) required at the time of hire (U.S. CITIZENS ONLY)

 

SMS is a veteran-owned network integrator established in 1976.  With an employee retention rate averaging over 5 years, our ability to hire quality people and retain them in a rapidly evolving IT market proves why we are a world-class information technology company. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices. As a result, SMS is proud to be ISO 9001:2008 Registered and a CMMI Level 3 certified company, ensuring that we continue to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers, partners and employees. 

 

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.