Senior Information Assurance (IA) Lead Analyst

VOR Technology

• $110K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required
  • Minimum 10 years experience in C&A/A&A processes
  • Expertise in IT risk management and compliance tools like eMASS and Xacta IA Manager
  • Deep knowledge of DoD RMF processes and frameworks
  • Proven ability to develop security documentation and local IA policies
  • Experience leading DoD 8500-based assessments and CCRIs
  • Ability to produce reports for diverse audiences, from technical teams to senior leaders

Responsibilities

  • Analyze DoD IA policies and make security recommendations for new systems
  • Mentor and manage junior team members effectively
  • Guide clients through the assessment and authorization workflows
  • Lead FISMA reporting efforts for DoD agencies
  • Create comprehensive project plans with deliverables
  • Monitor local security posture and suggest mitigations
  • Develop and maintain documentation for IA policies and continuous monitoring frameworks

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Health and wellness programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

VOR Technology is seeking a senior Information Assurance (IA) Lead/Analyst with specific skills in Certification & Accreditation/Assessment & Authorization (C&A/A&A).

Responsibilities will include the following:

  • Provide DoD IA policy analysis, and risk-based security recommendations for integrating new systems/applications into the customer's networked enterprise.
  • Provide mentorship, guidance and task management to junior team members. The candidate will have demonstrative experience supporting DoD/US Government organizations and agencies.


Qualifications

*All Candidates must have a TS/SCI clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph

Must have a minimum ten (10) years experience with the following:
• Managing and executing the full lifecycle of C&A/A&A processes within an IT risk management and compliance tool, such as eMASS and Xacta IA Manager
• Executing C&A/A&A within DoD RMF (DoD 8500, DoD 8510, NIST 800-37/-53), and DCID 6/3 and ICD 503 processes and frameworks
• Developing C&A/A&A documentation such as System Security Plans, Incident Response Plans and Change Management Plans
• Developing local IA policy, continuous monitoring framework and SOPs and ensuring traceability to DoD and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff policy and instruction, as well as applicable federal regulations and statutes
• Guiding customers through DoD 8500-based annual assessments, and Command Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI) processes
• Leading FISMA reporting for DoD customers
• Creating detailed reports on local security posture trends and providing metrics and recommended mitigations that are suitable for both senior leaders and technical audiences
• Developing project plans with critical milestones and deliverables for ongoing C&A/A&A projects

Additional Desired Qualifications:
• DoD 8570 IAT/M-II or above professional certification (CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCIA)
• eMASS experience is a plus

Additional Information

Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree (Computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, Business or related field)

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope clearance
* US citizenship is required.

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