Information Assurance Security Assessor with Security Clearance

Reston, Virginia

Procession Systems
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GENERAL DUTIES: Assists the Agency in the management and execution of the IT Connection Approval Program. Provides expertise in conducting Approval to Connect (ATC) activities requiring both technical and non-technical skills in assessing "Subscribers" request to connect their node. ATC requires strong understanding of DoD and IC Cybersecurity Polices, Regulations, Security Technical Security Implementation Guides (STIGs), and NIST RMF. This position also involves documentation and generating formal reports, briefs, circuit connection packages, that are used to assist organizations to acquire Approval To Connect while minimizing risk to the enterprise network. Interacts with CIO entities, subscribers, and other stakeholders to ensure all subscriber connections meet the foundational requirements for compliance. These assessments are conducted in the broader context of the subscriber's architecture and consider AO risk decisions. Evaluate and assess ATC data to highlight strategic efficiencies or tactical cyber-signatures. This will be used to provide recommendations focused on the maturity of ATCs CONMON and POAM management processes to minimize risks to the network. Draft, coordinate, and collaborate on the development of technical documentation or cyber-profile assessments that communicate a connections risk to the JWICS enterprise. Collaborate with ATC stakeholders to ensure a connections cyber-security risks are communicated and clearly understood. Participate in the planning, execution, and reporting of ATC assessments and collaborating with subscribers to ensure vulnerability assessments are integrated with minimal supervision. Communicate the impact of system risks and vulnerabilities verbally, through presentations and written deliverables. Ability to draft, coordinate, and finalize Standard Operating procedures, business process and workflow design, and manage their execution to consistently apply ATC, CONMON, and POA&M management activities. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 8 years of related experience or the equivalent combination of processional support, education, or professional training. Skills: Strong Independent work ethics, exceptional oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work unsupervised or within a team environment. Master's degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to the position in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline or equivalent experience or 6 Years of additional experience. Certification in DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity workforce, compliance with DoD Directive 8140 Cyberspace Workforce Management, and IAT Level III DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Tableau Developer experience with the ability to transform raw data into meaningful insights through the creation of intuitive and informative Tableau dashboards and reports. Strong independent work ethic (auditor mentality), exceptional oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work unsupervised. Focus on developing and updating processes and procedures to drive ATC, CONMON, and POA&M efficiencies. CLEARANCE: Top Secret minimum with a CI Poly OR the ability to obtain a CI Poly
Date Posted: 09 April 2025
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