Assessment and Authorization Specialist
About The Position
Ardent Principles is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Specialist to support security authorization activities, Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, and compliance initiatives. The specialist will work with technical teams, leadership, and stakeholders to help ensure systems meet federal information security requirements and to manage documentation, security artifacts, and authorization packages. The position is full-time and onsite in Chantilly, Virginia, with availability and work expected during core hours. An active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is required. The listed compensation is $130,000–$260,000 per year. The role requires experience or skills in RMF methodology; managing document repositories and databases; process tracking and document control software; written and verbal communication and briefing; providing technical guidance and oversight to technical and non-technical senior personnel; organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks; INFOSEC policies, regulations, and guidance; cyber risks and mitigations; and customer service and collaboration. A bachelor's degree in a related IT or cybersecurity discipline, or equivalent work experience, is required. A&A process experience and CISSP certification are highly desired but not mandatory.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
- Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, information assurance, computer engineering, or a closely related IT and cybersecurity discipline, or equivalent work experience.
- Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology.
- Demonstrated experience managing document repositories and databases.
- Experience using process tracking and document control software.
- Writing, communication, and briefing skills.
- Ability to provide technical guidance and oversight to technical and non-technical senior-level personnel.
- Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize multiple tasks to complete work on schedule.
- Knowledge of INFOSEC policies, regulations, and guidance.
- Knowledge of cyber risks such as malware, zero-day attacks, and denial-of-service attacks, and associated mitigations for computer and network devices.
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to collaborate with customers at all levels.
- Availability to work onsite in Chantilly, Virginia during core hours.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
Responsibilities
- Support security authorization activities, Risk Management Framework processes, and compliance initiatives.
- Work with technical teams, leadership, and stakeholders to help ensure systems meet federal information security requirements.
- Help manage documentation, security artifacts, and authorization packages.
- Provide technical guidance and oversight to technical and non-technical senior personnel.
- Organize, plan, and prioritize multiple tasks to complete work on schedule.
- Collaborate with customers at all levels and provide excellent customer service.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- Dedicated training budget for continuous learning and professional development.
- 100% employer-covered family vision, dental, and health insurance.
- 100% employer-covered life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match and 100% vesting from day one.
- 11 paid government holidays.
- Spot bonuses for exceptional performance.
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Job Type
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