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Assessment & Authorization/A&A Analyst Security Clearance Jobs in Reston, Virginia, USA at Leidos
Title: Assessment & Authorization/A&A Analyst Security Clearance
Company: Leidos
Location: Reston, Virginia, USA
Type: Full Time
Category: IT/Tech, Security
Position: Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Analyst with Security Clearance
R- Description Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Security Operations Center (SOC) is a US Government program responsible to prevent, identify, contain and eradicate cyber threats to CBP networks through monitoring, intrusion detection and protective security services to CBP information systems including local area networks/wide area networks (LAN/WAN), commercial Internet connection, public facing websites, wireless, mobile/cellular, cloud, security devices, servers and workstations. The CBP SOC is responsible for the overall security of CBP Enterprise-wide information systems, and collects, investigates, and reports any suspected and confirmed security violations. Primary Responsibilities The selected candidate will apply experience as an Assessment and Authorization Analyst by evaluating CBP Information Systems being introduced to the environment to determine if they meet the required security standards and are authorized to operate within the CBP network , using the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) or similar methodologies The candidate will be responsible for evaluating key points in the System L ifecycle, such as before its deployment or during major updates. Responsibilities may include creating security documentation (e.g., System Security Plan, Security Assessment Report) and obtaining the final authorization to operate (ATO). The candidate should be able to provide assistance in collecting information and answering questions in regard to many broad IT areas including, but not limited to : security management controls, access controls, provisioning and deprovisioning, transfers, separation of duties, configuration management, contingency planning, application security, business process controls, interface controls, and data management system controls. The candidate will be responsible for : * C onducting formal assessments and deciding whether the system is a uthorized to operate * Conducting a formal assessment of the system’s security posture * Evaluating whether security controls meet established standards and are functioning effectively * Documenting results and making recommendations for improving security * Recommending whether the system should be authorized to operate based on assessment outcomes * Ensuring that the system has the necessary security controls to minimize risks Basic Qualifications * A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree coupled with 3-5 years’ experience in the Information Technology , Computer Science, IT, Information/Cyber Security field from an accredited college or university arena or Master’s Degree with 1 + years of relevant experience. * Superior writing,
communication
and critical analysis skills * Deep understanding of Information Assurance, Information Technology and Information Management concepts, processes and procedures * Experience with supporting the delivery of large and complex projects on time and within budget in government organizations * Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as an ISSO supporting major federal information systems/applications * Superior writing,
communication
and critical analysis skills * Deep understanding of Information Assurance, Information Technology and Information Management concepts, processes and procedures * Working knowledge of the following policies: NIST SP 800-37, Rev 2, Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations: …
