Security Assessor

Chenega Corporation

10h•$103,400 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

Security Assessor Remote Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level! We deliver essential technology services to our customers in support of their missions to sustain the national security and economic interests of our nation. SecuriGence is seeking a Security Assessor to support the Health and Human Services Administration for the Community Living Enterprise IT Services Program. The Security Assessor will play a critical role in ensuring the security and compliance of the HHS ACL EITS program's information systems. The individual will be responsible for assessing security controls, conducting security audits, and developing secure architectures that align with federal regulations and guidelines, such as FISMA, NIST 800-53, and FedRAMP. The Security Assessor/Security Architect will collaborate with key stakeholders, including the Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Cloud Infrastructure Architect, and other program teams, to ensure a secure and resilient environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or additional experience in Lieu of a degree.
5+ years of experience in security architecture, security assessment, or a related cybersecurity role within a federal or government environment.
Background check with the ability to pass a Public Trust Background Investigation
Extensive experience with NIST RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP, and other federal security frameworks.
Familiarity with cloud security architectures, particularly in Microsoft Azure and/or AWS environments.
Strong understanding of vulnerability management, penetration testing, and forensic investigation tools.
Experience with SIEM tools, security monitoring, and incident response frameworks.

Nice To Haves

Certification in the following is preferred: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent experience and knowledge commensurate with certification requirements

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive security control assessments of the HHS ACL EITS systems to ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and other federal regulations.
Prepare and present security assessment reports to senior management and government stakeholders.
Develop and maintain secure architecture designs that comply with federal security standards, ensuring the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Collaborate with the Cloud Infrastructure Architect and Application Developers to integrate security controls into system design and implementation.
Implement security by design principles and ensure all software, systems, and infrastructure meet stringent security requirements.
Conduct risk assessments to identify and prioritize risks associated with information systems.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, ensuring that all identified risks are managed appropriately and in alignment with government standards.
Ensure that security documentation, such as System Security Plans (SSPs) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts, are up-to-date and accurately reflect the system's security posture.
Perform regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security weaknesses in the system.
Assist in the preparation and execution of Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) packages, ensuring compliance with NIST RMF and supporting the program's ongoing operations.
Work closely with the Authorizing Official (AO) to ensure timely authorization of systems and assist in maintaining an accurate and updated authorization status.
Assist in the incident response process, investigating and reporting security breaches, unauthorized access, and other security incidents.
Lead forensic investigations to determine root causes of incidents and provide recommendations for remediation.
Prepare post-incident reports detailing the findings and actions taken to prevent future occurrences.
Develop and deliver security awareness training for staff and stakeholders, ensuring everyone understands their role in maintaining the program's security.
Foster a security-first mindset across the program to ensure all team members contribute to the protection of information assets.
Other duties as assigned.