Cybersecurity Compliance Lead

MindPoint Group is seeking an experienced Compliance Team Lead that will be responsible for the overall handling of Information Assurance services for one of our Legislative Branch clients.

Responsibilities:

• Lead & manage a Compliance Team responsible for the delivery of Information Assurance services
• Lead ISSOs & SCAs that are responsible for the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) of new and existing information systems
• Prepare & present security briefings to CIO, DCIO & CISO
• Serve as subject matter experts (SME) on a broad range of Compliance topics
• Responsible for a comprehensive security Compliance program, conducting security assessments, and managing the overall security posture of our client's systems
• Conduct recurring cybersecurity reviews on information systems in accordance with NIST Special Publications & customer Directives
• Collaborate with Information Assurance, Program Management, and Security Engineers to ensure security posture & Authorization to Operate (ATO) accreditation conditions are met and maintained
• Perform ISSO responsibilities, including acting as a point of contact for all compliance-related aspects of the assigned information systems
• Develop and maintain assessment & authorization documentation (Body of Evidence) of managed information systems
• Develop and grow existing and new team members to foster collaboration, career development, and a culture of ownership and accountability

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum of 8 years of general experience and 6 years of relevant experience in functional responsibility
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of NIST Special Publications & SPA&A processes
• Experience with Federal Government Information Assurance policies & regulations including OMB requirements, FISMA, and NIST 800 series
• Proficiency in writing technical analysis reports
• Strong written & oral communication skills
• Critical thinking
• Strategy development
• Balancing security requirements with mission needs
• Good judgment & business acumen

Desired:

• Highly Preferred Certifications: CISM, CISSP, Sec+ or equivalent
• Understanding & experience with CSAM is a PLUS
• FedRAMP & Cloud (Azure, AWS) experience preferred

Clearance: