XCelerate Solutions

Information Assurance Specialist - TS/SCI with CI Poly

XCelerate Solutions • $120K — $145K *
Bethesda, MD 20817In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance
  • Bachelor's degree with 12-15 years or Master's with 10 years of relevant experience
  • Expertise in the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process
  • Strong detail-orientation with a focus on high-quality outcomes
  • Proven ability to adapt to changing customer priorities
  • Expert knowledge in cybersecurity requirements and risk management
  • Demonstrated experience working across the Intelligence Community (IC)

Responsibilities

  • Respond to congressional inquiries regarding cybersecurity issues
  • Develop and publish baseline security requirements for enterprise services
  • Assist with the Authority to Operate (ATO) process
  • Conduct critical path and risk analyses for security requirements
  • Diagram interim and future architectures for ICAM implementation
  • Provide guidance on cybersecurity-related issues
  • Act as the subject matter expert for all cybersecurity concerns

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment within the National Security sector
  • Opportunity to impact national security through cybersecurity initiatives
  • Support for professional growth and development
  • Involvement in high-stakes projects with significant responsibilities
  • Engagement with a large customer organization
Full Job Description
Description

Information Assurance Specialist - TS/SCI with CI Poly

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking an experienced SME Information Assurance Specialist to support a large customer organization in the fast-growing National Security Group.

Location:

Bethesda, MD

Security Clearance:

Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities and tasks may include some or all of the following:
  • Respond to congressional inquiries on Cybersecurity issues; turning cybersecurity needs and capabilities into requirements and detailed technical solutions; developing and maintaining a list of Cybersecurity Architecture needs, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans; analyzing cybersecurity best practices to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
  • Be able to contribute meaningful input to Cybersecurity policies. You will also be developing and publishing baseline security requirements for common enterprise services to ensure capabilities are in compliance with cybersecurity directives and policies; conducting critical path analysis, risk analysis, and task dependency analysis; developing security requirements and constraints to provide input to foundational technical documents, including program architectural artifacts, business cases, and concept of operations.
  • Assisting with Authority to Operate (ATO) process
  • Assessing program ability to attain an ATO
  • Providing guidance and recommendations for Security related issues
  • Diagram an interim and future architecture for ICAM implementation
  • Define/communicate ATO integration expectations for all IT services
  • Working with Service Providers to ensure systems are integrate-able
  • Act as the SME for all Cybersecurity questions and concerns for the customer
  • Willingness to assist in areas outside of Cybersecurity as necessary
  • Familiarity with Microelectronics
  • Firm understanding of the Cybersecurity requirements across the IC

Minimum Requirements:
  • TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Typically require BS degree and 12 - 15 years of prior relevant experience in order to operate within the scope contemplated by the level. Masters and 10 years of experience. Experience may be exchanged for degree.
  • Experience in cybersecurity responsibility areas listed above.
  • Detail-oriented, ability to consistently provide high-quality products that are concise, thorough, and accurate.
  • Ability to adapt in response to shifts in customer priorities.
  • Expert knowledge in ATO process
  • Experience partnering across the IC
  • Experience in Risk Management

About XCelerate Solutions

XCelerate Solutions is a technology consulting firm that provides a range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. XCelerate Solutions specializes in data analytics, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, and has a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has been recognized for its excellence in numerous areas.
Learn more about XCelerate Solutions
Size
100 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
2013
* Ladders Estimates

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