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Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization SME

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Electrosoft Services, LLC is an award-winning company that provides comprehensive technology-based solutions and services to federal customers. While cybersecurity is our specialty, we also focus on ICAM, Zero Trust, digital engineering and transformation, and enterprise AI and intelligent automation. We always seek to delight our customers, so we retain highly qualified employees and offer them meaningful work, growth opportunities, and work-life balance. What sets us apart from all other contractors is the sense of teamwork our employees feel – and the knowledge that outstanding effort is recognized and rewarded.  The camaraderie we share emanates from Lunch & Learn sessions where we explore new ideas together, fun group activities ranging from escape rooms to miniature golf, and much, much more. If we’ve described you and your dream workplace, please apply and share in the many benefits and opportunities we offer.

Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization SME

Overview:

Electrosoft is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a complex Cybersecurity Program under Task Order in support of the Department of War portfolio. This position plays a critical role in protecting customer’s enterprise Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), Platform Information Technology (PIT), Cloud Hosted Services, Facility Related Control Systems (FRCS), and mission-critical information systems by supporting the implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring of cybersecurity controls throughout the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

The Cybersecurity A&A SME serves as a trusted advisor to Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), Security Control Assessors (SCAs), Authorizing Officials (AOs), Program Managers, and Government stakeholders, providing expert guidance on the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), cybersecurity compliance, vulnerability management, and security authorization activities. The successful candidate will assess security controls, prepare authorization documentation, evaluate cybersecurity risk, and ensure compliance with DoD, customer, Federal, and NIST cybersecurity requirements while supporting enterprise cybersecurity initiatives across complex operational environments.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated cybersecurity professional with extensive experience performing Assessment & Authorization activities, applying NIST SP 800-53 security controls, and supporting enterprise RMF implementations within large Department of Defense environments.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Subject Matter Expert supporting enterprise Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities across customer Information Systems, Cloud Hosted Services, Operational Technology (OT), Platform Information Technology (PIT), Facility Related Control Systems (FRCS), and hybrid computing environments.
  • Lead and support all phases of the RMF lifecycle, including system categorization, security control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
  • Develop, review, update, and maintain RMF artifacts including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), Continuous Monitoring Strategies, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), Risk Assessment Memorandums (RAMs), Authorizing Official Risk Acceptance (AORA) documentation, and authorization packages.
  • Assess and validate security controls in accordance with DoDI 8510.01, NIST SP 800-53, DLA RMF guidance, and applicable Federal and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
  • Conduct security control assessments, vulnerability analyses, and compliance reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented cybersecurity controls.
  • Support authorization decisions by identifying residual risk, evaluating compensating controls, and providing technical recommendations to Security Control Assessors (SCAs), Authorizing Officials (AOs), and senior Government leadership.
  • Perform cybersecurity assessments supporting enterprise IT infrastructure, Cloud environments, Operational Technology (OT), Facility Related Control Systems (FRCS), warehouse execution systems, and Platform IT (PIT) environments.
  • Support implementation and validation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Requirements Guides (SRGs), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans, IAVA compliance, vulnerability remediation, and continuous monitoring activities.
  • Utilize eMASS to manage authorization packages, track security control implementation, document vulnerabilities, and maintain authorization status throughout the system lifecycle.
  • Coordinate remediation efforts with ISSMs, System Owners, engineers, Information Owners, Program Managers, and Government stakeholders to resolve cybersecurity findings and maintain authorization.
  • Support cybersecurity inspections, audits, compliance assessments, incident response activities, and investigations involving potential cybersecurity events or unauthorized disclosures.
  • Prepare executive-level briefings, technical reports, dashboards, and risk assessments communicating authorization status, cybersecurity posture, and recommendations to Government leadership.
  • Monitor evolving cybersecurity threats, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to ensure continued compliance and improve enterprise cybersecurity posture.
  • Provide technical mentorship and cybersecurity expertise to project teams while promoting continuous improvement, collaboration, and cybersecurity best practices.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Four (4) additional years of directly related experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Certification & Accreditation (C&A), or Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities within Department of Defense or Federal environments.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing and applying the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) in accordance with DoDI 8510.01 and NIST SP 800-53.
  • Candidates must meet applicable DoD 8140 workforce qualification requirements, including IAM Level III (or successor qualification), as required by the contract.
  • Security Clearance Level: Must have a SECRECT Clearance and be able to obtain or currently possess IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 3 (T3)
  • Experience assessing security controls and conducting authorization activities for large, complex enterprise environments supporting multiple systems, enclaves, applications, and infrastructure components.
  • Experience developing and maintaining RMF documentation including SSPs, SAPs, SARs, POA&Ms, Continuous Monitoring Strategies, PIAs, Risk Assessment Memorandums, and authorization packages.
  • Experience supporting security authorization activities for Cloud Hosted Services, Operational Technology (OT), Platform Information Technology (PIT), Facility Related Control Systems (FRCS), or other enterprise technologies.
  • Experience utilizing enterprise cybersecurity tools such as eMASS, ACAS, STIG Viewer, SCAP Compliance Checker, or comparable cybersecurity assessment and compliance platforms.
  • Knowledge of vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, security control validation, cybersecurity compliance, and risk assessment methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity policies, Federal cybersecurity regulations, NIST publications, and DLA cybersecurity guidance.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills with experience presenting technical information to both technical and executive audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Government customers, ISSMs, SCAs, Program Managers, engineers, and cross-functional cybersecurity teams in fast-paced mission environments.

Desired Qualifications:

  • The ideal candidate has a technical background and experience directing IT operations and systems architecture
  • Previous Government or Contractor background experience with a government agency
  • Undergraduate Degree

 

Pay Range

$115,000 - $125,000 USD

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