A&A Technical Site Lead / Deputy Project Manager

CACI International • Alexandria, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Project Manager and Technical Lead, you will be responsible for the following: Serve as onsite Project Manager and representative of assigned department for meetings and efficiently lead internal resources to meet established milestones and targeted completion dates. Provide guidance, coaching and training to 10+ employees of assigned teams. Review security control package submissions from validator staff. Subject Matter Expert in the Risk Management Framework Steps 0 to 7. Demonstrate experience applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to cloud environments, including assessing and mitigating cloud-specific risks Provide the United States Coast Guard (USCG) with tailored documentation to support their security authorization. Plan and execute security control assessments for various information systems within the organization. Develop and maintain assessment procedures and methodologies aligned with NIST guidelines and other relevant frameworks. Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented security controls. Identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential risks in information systems and infrastructure. Prepare detailed Security Assessment Reports (SARs) documenting findings and recommendations. Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, and other stakeholders throughout the assessment process. Verify the implementation of remediation actions and conduct follow-up assessments as needed. Provide expert advice on the development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms). Stay current with evolving cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices. Validate security control implementation and provide test results. Hands-on experience in assessing RMF Step 4 and performing continuous monitoring. Examine security control weaknesses and determine if they are producing the desired intent. Deep understanding of Vulnerability Management practices.

Requirements

• US Citizenship required and hold DOD Secret or higher clearance.
• Intimate understanding of NIST RMF implementation guidance.
• 10 plus years of cyber (Cloud, ISSM, ISSO), Networking and Systems Engineering
• 5 plus years lead or management experience
• Hands-on experience with using eMASS or similar Information Assurance tools.
• Extensive knowledge of cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Well-developed understanding of Federal Civilian or DHS Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) processes.
• In-depth understanding of the relevance of NIST Security Controls and Control Implementation methodologies to the SA&A process.
• Experience analyzing vulnerability scans and STIG implementations.
• Can demonstrate understanding of critical documentation required in Security Authorization (SA) Packages.
• Ability to understand and support Privacy Compliance Activities to include the development of Privacy Impact Analysis (PIA), Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA), and Statement of Record Notices (SORN).
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT III baseline certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCNP Security)
• CSSP-AU certification - must obtain within 60days of employment.
• Knowledge/Familiarity with DoD 8500, DoD 8510, DHS 4300 A and B, NIST SP 800-18, 60, 70, 53, 53A, 137, IACS, CMRS, COAMS, JIMS, Swimlane, Governance, Risk, and Compliance, POA&M (i.e., Management, Assessment, etc.), ERS, FISMA, Knowledge Service, ACAS, Tanium, Power BI, Project/Program Management, TASKORD (i.e., FRAGO, CTO, etc.), and Data Calls (i.e., OIG Audit, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Well-developed understanding of Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and ideally the DHS Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) process as it relates to Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A).
• Relevant DOD, DHS or .gov Cyber Security Information Assurance focused experience with specific current hands-on experience researching, writing, and submitting complete A&A documentation packages for new system authorizations.
• Typically has a University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as onsite Project Manager and representative of assigned department for meetings and efficiently lead internal resources to meet established milestones and targeted completion dates.
• Provide guidance, coaching and training to 10+ employees of assigned teams.
• Review security control package submissions from validator staff.
• Subject Matter Expert in the Risk Management Framework Steps 0 to 7.
• Demonstrate experience applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to cloud environments, including assessing and mitigating cloud-specific risks
• Provide the United States Coast Guard (USCG) with tailored documentation to support their security authorization.
• Plan and execute security control assessments for various information systems within the organization.
• Develop and maintain assessment procedures and methodologies aligned with NIST guidelines and other relevant frameworks.
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented security controls.
• Identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential risks in information systems and infrastructure.
• Prepare detailed Security Assessment Reports (SARs) documenting findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, and other stakeholders throughout the assessment process.
• Verify the implementation of remediation actions and conduct follow-up assessments as needed.
• Provide expert advice on the development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Stay current with evolving cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices.
• Validate security control implementation and provide test results.
• Hands-on experience in assessing RMF Step 4 and performing continuous monitoring.
• Examine security control weaknesses and determine if they are producing the desired intent.
• Deep understanding of Vulnerability Management practices.

Benefits

• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
• We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities.
• Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.
• At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees