Job Description
Summary: Join a stable and growing company on a long-term Federal project with variety and interesting challenges. We are looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst who fully understands the Authorization to Operate (ATO) lifecycle process and can independently perform all aspects of ATO package development, from initiation to completion.
The position is full-time and remote. Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, 401k plan with employer matching, and a tuition reimbursement program.
1099 acceptable. We welcome applications from individuals with federal government experience, including those who have recently retired. Responsibilities: - Draft all documentation that is needed for Authorization to Operate (ATO)
- packages for all systems identified for a federal agency.
- Draft technical architectural and data flow diagrams for systems that are missing these elements in the Enterprise Architecture Repository (EAR).
- Develop plan of action and milestones documentation.
- Fix vulnerabilities findings identified during security testing.
- Provide security and systems configuration recommendations to comply with security requirements.
- Conduct security control assessments on all identified systems.
- Draft technical templates.
- Provide assistance on evaluating and executing the existing ATOs transition the access controls for NIST regulations.
Qualifications - Required: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
- Minimum 5+ years IT experience (preferably in cybersecurity)
- Minimum 3+ years ATO package development experience for one or more federal agencies, including knowledge of and experience with all applicable regulatory requirements and related guidance (FIPS, NIST SP 800 publications, etc.)
- CISSP, CISM, or CISA certification (CISSP preferred)
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
Qualifications - Highly Desired: - Master's degree in a related field
- 5+ years' experience with ATO package development
- Dept. of Health & Human Services experience (preferably in cybersecurity)
- Additional, relevant certifications (AWS, etc.)
Compensation: - $103,000 to $121,000/yr, based on capability and experience
Other: - Location: Remote
- Telecommuting: Yes
- Hours: Full Time
About BUSINESS PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS: Business Performance Systems is a successful, well-established small business composed of dedicated, skilled consultants supporting high-priority government projects. We provide our staff with a great degree of autonomy and growth potential in a company that combines the entrepreneurial environment of a small business with the maturity and financial stability of a large company. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
Business Performance Systems is an equal opportunity employer.