RMF Analyst - Connection Approval Process

Leidos • Alexandria, VA

276d • $85,150 - $153,925

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Connection Approval Process Analyst to join our team supporting DISA's Risk Management Executive (RME) effort in Alexandria, VA. Through the RME Cybersecurity Task Order, we identify, assess, and prioritize risks to DISA and DoD mission partners, as well as develop risk mitigation strategies to increase the security posture of systems, networks, programs, and data in the face of internal and external threats. Our overall mission is to ensure DISA's information systems, assets, and enclaves possess the necessary security measures to ensure their confidentiality, integrity, and availability as well as maintain RME's adherence to DoD, DISA, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) approved cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) policies, standards, and guidelines. This position is based in Alexandria, VA and offers partial telework after a brief ramp-up period (first 2-3 weeks spent 100% on-site).

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance or higher (program can support up to TS/SCI).
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• BS and 4-8 years of relevant experience. Additional directly relevant experience and/or military service may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge of DoD cyber security policies and regulations.
• Proficient with RMF process, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253.
• Experience creating and revising standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions (WI), and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).

Responsibilities

• Support the Connection Approval Process Review, including determining if system/application documentation is accurate, up to date, and displays thorough details that provide a clear security posture of the system/application being assessed.
• Develop Authority to Connect (ATC) packages.
• Develop and manage the ATC packages across the organization.
• Develop, maintain, and update briefings.
• Develop implementation policies, plans, and SOPs.
• Support customer issues, workflow quality assurance, and cyber security analysis efforts.
• Perform IA technical and engineering tasks for the compliance analyst and connection approval requirements in accordance with Federal and DoD cyber security policy.
• Track, manage, update, and ensure that all J6 Transport circuits are authorized.
• Update, maintain, and ensure data entry and data integrity of the CAP Tracking sheets and Metrics.
• Review/Assess mission partner component systems, network connection packages, and implemented security features and mechanisms.
• Support, implement, and adhere to all NIST, Federal, DoD, DISA, and J6 policies, procedures, and standards regarding cyber security and the RMF.
• Participate in and provide technical expertise to the J6 configuration management boards while considering Federal, DoD, and J6 security policies, standards and guidelines and its impact to requested changes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Health and Wellness programs.
• Income Protection.
• Paid Leave.
• Retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree