Assessment & Authorization Specialist

J5 Consulting•Herndon, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

J5 Consulting is a Maryland based company established in 2006 to provide computing and consulting services for government and commercial entities. Our services improve Information System networking performance and compliance and protect electronic assets from loss and compromise. We welcome your application to receive consideration for the following position. Introduction: The Sponsor’s organization provides technical services to other Sponsor organizations in the areas of: • Desktop hardware to include workstations, printers, multi-function devices, monitors, desktop peripherals, large displays, webcams, and a variety of other hardware devices. • Voice to include networks, VoIP, analog, and digital implementations. • Audio and video to include desktop VTC, integrated audio and video conference room setups (cameras, speakers, A/V switches, control panels, etc.), and multi-VTC integrated room setups. The Contractor shall 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

Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, information assurance, computer engineering, or other closely related IT and cybersecurity discipline or equivalent work experience
Demonstrated experience in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology.
Demonstrated experience managing document repositories and databases.
Demonstrated experience in the use of process tracking and document control software
Demonstrated experience with writing, communications, and briefing skills.
Demonstrated experience with technical guidance and oversight both to technical and non-technical, senior level personnel.
Demonstrated experience organizing, planning and prioritizing multiple tasks to complete work on schedule.
Demonstrated experience in INFOSEC policies, regulations, and guidance’s.
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.
Demonstrated pattern of excellent customer service skills and the ability to collaborate with customers at all levels.
This position requires US Citizenship.
The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

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