Certification & Accreditation Specialist

CACI

About The Position

CACI is seeking a skilled and experienced Certification & Accreditation (C&A) Specialist (Level 3) to join our dynamic team to support a DoD client in Suitland, MD. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Information Assurance (IA) and a deep understanding of the Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Navy Network Warfare Command (NETWARCOM), DoD Information Infrastructure (DoDIIS), and Intelligence Community (IC) tools, systems, and reporting mechanisms. This role requires expert knowledge in executing security assessments and managing high-performing C&A teams.

Requirements

MA/MS degree in IT, IA, or IA-related field + 10 YRS Experience
Minimum 10 years of C&A experience with DIACAP, ICD 503, and/or NIST RMF.
Minimum 3 years of Project Management experience.
Extensive experience and education in Information Assurance specialty areas.
Thorough knowledge of IC, DoD, and DoN Cybersecurity initiatives and secure information/networking technologies.
All qualifications of a senior Information Assurance Analyst.
Experienced with DoD, DISA, Navy NETWARCOM, DoDIIS, and IC tools, systems, and reporting mechanisms/requirements for C&A.
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) and/or CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proven track record of successfully leading and managing teams.

Responsibilities

Certification & Accreditation: Lead and execute C&A processes in accordance with DIACAP, ICD 503, and NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Security Assessments: Conduct security assessments of information systems following NIST SP 800-53 Rev5 Security Controls, NIST SP 800-53A, FedRAMP, and NIST SP 800-37.
Risk Management: Expertly manage the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment Phase (Step 4).
Technical Guidance: Author technical guidance and procedures related to security assessment strategies and processes.
Project Management: Oversee project management activities, ensuring alignment with industry, DOD, and IC standards and best practices.
Team Management: Establish and manage high-performing C&A teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with IC, DoD, and Department of the Navy (DoN) Cybersecurity initiatives.
Reporting: Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports on C&A activities, findings, and recommendations.