Senior Security Engineer - Arlington, VA, United States - Cayuse Technologies

Description

JOB TITLE:
Senior Security Assessment and Authorization Analyst


SALARY:
$140,000


EMPLOYEE TYPE:
Full-Time Salary Exempt


TRAVEL REQUIRED:
No


RELOCATION:

No About The Company:
Cayuse Native Hawaiian Veterans (CNHV) provides innovative and flexible solutions to federal government clients, emphasizing excellence in the Asia-Pacific region
CNHV's capabilities, market-relevant service offerings, past performance credentials, and diverse status allow government clients to engage quickly and confidently with CNHV
Core service areas for CNHV include Health & Medical Services, Unexploded Ordnance (UXO), Surface & Underwater Range Clearance, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Executive Briefing Teams, Training, Exercise Support, Computer Facilities, and Emergency Management Services
Primary Focus The Senior Security Assessment and Authorization Analyst (IA - CTO Liaison) supports the Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) and coordinates with different offices within Department of State (including ENM and IA) to support various Networking projects
This includes holding and participating in meetings, negotiating agreements, and developing procedures for ongoing maintenance of the unclassified and classified networks
All duties and responsibilities performed in accordance with the Core Values of Cayuse
Job Responsibilities

• Manage and support the Information Assurance A&A Process for information systems, enclaves, and application systems as directed by DS's Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
• Provide review of inputs from technical leads for inclusion in A&A packages to ensure adherence to submission requirements
• Prepare A&A final documentation for submission
• Track / monitor POA&Ms and work with technical leads to compile responses
• Assist Information System Security Officers (ISSO) with reporting, briefings and analysis
• Maintain situational awareness of IA posture (including PO&AM updates), conduct internal reviews annually, and work with the system owner to initiate recertification, as required
• Ensure that the A&A documentation and reporting is updated and maintained to reflect changes
• Support Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) reporting
• Collaborate with ENM and IA counterparts to drive standardization across common platforms
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Skills and Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Networking Certifications a plus
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) a plus
• Bachelor's Degree - Information or Computer Systems or STEM related field.
• Experience handling multiple projects at once.
• Experience taking over management of projects at different levels of completion.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with security A&A policy, procedures, and processes, including Federal requirements (NIST and
• Top Secret Clearance required.
• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Must be able to pass a background check

May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout Company organization.
• Shall have the requisite skills, expertise, and experience to perform the requirements of each task

Must be extremely detail-oriented and well organized.

• Must have excellent skills using Microsoft and Google Suite Products (Word, Excel, Power Point) and be able to learn new software as the situation dictates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
• Previous work experience at the Department of State

Reports to:
Client Account Director Working Conditions

• Professional office environment.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties while standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:
Cayuse embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills

Cayuse, and all of its subsidiaries, are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are an affirmative action employer.