Assessment & Authorization Specialist

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Suitability:

Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

SSBI (T5)

Job Family:

Information Security

Job Description:

ARMA-Global is seeking a Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization Specialist to participate as a member of an integrated government/contractor team of technical and functional experts in the conduct of cybersecurity at USSOCOM. The office monitors USSOCOM networks and systems for cyber threats and works with stakeholders to mitigate and remediate identified cyber vulnerabilities. This position will be responsible for implementing and monitoring necessary security controls to maintain an Authorization to Operate (ATO). Track and maintain certification information databases, websites and tools to ensure that networks, systems and devices are properly documented and managed from a security perspective.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts IA program/system security status assessments and supports the development of IA program(s) including the development of IA policy and procedures.  
• Provides security planning for system development lifecycle. 
• Conducts system security planning and provides security documentation support. 
• Conducts qualitative/quantitative risk assessments.
• Supports and leads the development of assessment and authorization documents and artifacts. 
• Tracks organizational IA compliance, ensures necessary remediation needs are communicated, tracks remediation through completion and ensures necessary IA documentation is accurate and in order. 
• Develops and/or implements corrective courses of action for findings identified during these assessments.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field and 5 years of Information Security related experience. (Additional Education, Training, Certifications, or work experience can be substituted in lieu of degree or work experience)
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification Required.

Desired Qualifications:

• CISSP Certification is preferred

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA FL MacDill AFB

Additional Work Locations:

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