Assessment and Authorization Specialist

Freedom Technology Solutions Group

• $80K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT or cybersecurity discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Managing document repositories and databases efficiently.
  • Proficient in process tracking and document control software.
  • Strong writing, communication, and briefing skills.
  • Technical guidance experience for senior personnel.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
  • Knowledge of INFOSEC policies and guidance.
  • Experience dealing with cyber risks and mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Provide Certification and Accreditation support throughout the A&A process.
  • Assist in maintaining and improving the Information Security Program.
  • Execute the A&A process and manage records.
  • Conduct security scans and address findings.
  • Implement security updates and patches for Windows and Linux.
  • Administer system configurations and laptop deployments.
  • Guide systems through the security process.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment.
  • Collaborative team culture with supportive professionals.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies.
  • Strong emphasis on work-life balance.
  • Career growth opportunities sponsored by the company.
  • Comprehensive benefits including matching 401k and fully paid medical.
  • Generous paid time off policy including site closures.
  • Paid training and tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Referral bonuses for employee recommendations.
  • Company-sponsored social events and activities.
Full Job Description
The ideal candidate will be required to provide Certification and Accreditation support to advise and assist the stakeholders with the Lifecycle Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process, and develop a Systems Security Plan (SSP).

Requirements:
  • Concentrate on overall technical and operational effectiveness of capabilities in coordination with the GTM and Sponsor Staff management. The Contractor shall be responsible for assisting and maintaining a formal Information Security Program that includes recommendations on continuous improvement of the processes and architectures supporting the overall Sponsor's operational activities.
  • Run and execute the A&A process, greenlight records
  • Run security scans
  • Mitigate findings
  • Security updates
  • Patching / updates - Windows, Linux
  • Configuration systems admin, configuration/deployment of laptops
  • Shepherding systems through security process.

Required Skills:
  1. Bachelor's degree in management information systems, information assurance, computer engineering, or other closely related IT and cybersecurity discipline or equivalent work experience.
  2. Demonstrated experience in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology.
  3. Demonstrated experience managing document repositories and databases.
  4. Demonstrated experience in the use of process tracking and document control software.
  5. Demonstrated experience with writing, communications, and briefing skills.
  6. Demonstrated experience with technical guidance and oversight both to technical and non-technical, senior level personnel.
  7. Demonstrated experience organizing, planning and prioritizing multiple tasks to complete work on schedule.
  8. Demonstrated experience in INFOSEC policies, regulations, and guidance's.
  9. Demonstrated experience with cyber risks such as malware, zero-day attacks, denial of service attacks, as well as associated mitigations regarding computer and network devices.
  10. Demonstrated pattern of excellent customer service skills and the ability to collaborate with customers at all levels.

Desired Skills:
  1. Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor's A&A process.
  2. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
  3. Demonstrated knowledge of the Sponsor's standard project cycle.
  4. Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor's diverse information technology infrastructure, including operating systems, major application systems, and network architecture.


What's in It for You?

Flexible work environment

A team mentality - work with friendly, like-minded professionals

Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies

Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits

A work-life balance you can count on

Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more

Generous paid time off - including paid site closure days

Competitive salary offerings

Paid training and tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Fully paid life and disability

Annual logo wear allowance

Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

Email: [email protected]

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