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INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITOR

Pentagon, Virginia, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Oct 2024

About the role

*This is a contingent opportunity Conducts technical cyber and communications vulnerability assessments of computer networks, other technology (OT) systems telecommunications and other communications systems. Duties:

Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing network infrastructure
Advise the Information System Owner (ISO), Information Data Owner (IDO), Program Security Officer (PSO), and the Delegated and/or Authorizing Official (DAO/AO) on any assessment and authorization issues
Evaluate Authorization packages and make recommendation to the AO and/or DAO for authorization
Evaluate IS threats and vulnerabilities to determine whether additional safeguards are required
Advise the Government concerning the impact levels for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability for the information on a system
Ensure security assessments are completed and results documented and prepare the Security Assessment Report (SAR) for the Authorization boundary
Initiate a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) with identified weaknesses for each Authorization Boundaries assessed, based on findings and recommendations from the SAR
Evaluate security assessment documentation and provide written recommendations for security authorization to the Government
Discuss recommendation for authorization and submit the security authorization package to the AO/DAO
Assess proposed changes to Authorization boundaries operating environment and mission needs to determine the continuation to operate.
Review and concur with all sanitization and clearing procedures in accordance with Government guidance and/or policy
Assist the Government compliance inspections
Assist the Government with security incidents that relate to cybersecurity and ensure that the proper and corrective measures have been taken
Ensure organization are addressing and conducting all phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC)
Evaluate Hardware and Software to determine security impact that it might have on Authorization boundaries
Evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of Continuous Monitoring Plans
Represent the customer on inspection teams

Experience:

5 - 7 years related experience
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in SAP, SCI or Collateral Information Systems (IS) Security and the implementation of regulations identified in the description of duties
Prior performance in the role of ISSO and ISSM

Education:

Possess a Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. In lieu of a degree, commensurate operational experience may be substituted.

Certifications:

Possess IAT Level II certifications and CSSP Analyst computing environment certification as defined and described in Joint Publication 3-13 Information Operations and 3-12 Cyberspace Operations, DoDI 8500.1and DoD 8570.01 and 8570.01-M.

Other Requirements:

Possess a working knowledge of computer network architecture and network diagraming.
Possess a working knowledge of Computer Network vulnerability/compliance analysis software.
(Desired) Prior experience supporting DoD Nuclear Command, Control & Communications (NC3) and Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI).

Additional Requirements:

Accept worldwide deployments which include high threat permissive areas presenting some risks to personal safety.
Submit to immunization for worldwide travel.

Security Clearance:

Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Benefits: K2 Group’s benefit offerings include: Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance; FSA Medical & FSA Dependent Care; Pre-tax 401(k) & ROTH 401(k) plans; Profit Sharing Plan; Life & Accidental Death Insurance; Short Term/ Long Term Disability; Voluntary Group Life Insurance option; Tuition Reimbursement; Job-related Course Reimbursement; Holiday Pay; and Paid Time-Off.