Overview
Assessment Authorization Analyst Jobs in Ashburn, Virginia, USA at OneZero Solutions
Title: Assessment Authorization Analyst
Company: OneZero Solutions
Location: Ashburn, Virginia, USA
Type: Full Time
Category: IT/Tech, Security
Location: Ashburn
We are an employee-centric company that truly appreciates our team members and their value to our customers and the missions they support. We pride ourselves on being forward-leaning thinkers and fostering teams that are and continue to be technically proficient and technically capable across a comprehensive range of cyber mission areas. One Zero full-time employees receive an extremelycompetitive benefitspackage that includes health/dental/vision/life insurance plans, 401K with company matching, PTO & paid holidays, employee referral program, and educational assistance.
Additional details can be found on our website at:
Position Title:
Assessment Authorization Analyst
Clearance: TS/SCI
Location:
Ashburn, VA
The selected One Zero 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 Lifecycle, 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.
Primary
Responsibilities
Conducting formal assessments and deciding whether the system is authorized 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
CANDIDATE MUST BE LOCAL TO ASHBURN, VA – SCHEDULE TBD – EXACT DAYS TBD – CANDIDATES WITH CBP BI, TS/SCI OR TS PREFERRED
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,communicationand 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
Working knowledge of the following policies: NIST SP 800-37, Rev 2, Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations: A System Life Cycle Approach for Security and Privacy, DHS 4300A Policy and Handbook, CBP Information Systems Security Policies and Procedures Handbook (HB …
