Job Title: ISSO Analyst

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Providing Information Systems Security support to Customs & Border Protection (CBP)'s Enterprise Network Architecture & Engineering support services (ENAESS) to certify the security controls of the information systems and for the CBP to formally authorize and accept the risk associated with the systems operation on-site in Springfield VA.
Eligibility/Clearance Requirements : Must be able to prove U.S. Citizenship
Clearance Preference:
• CBP Full BI - 1st preference
• Any DHS badge + DoD Top Secret - 2nd preference
• DoD Top Secret + willingness to get CBP clearance - 3rd preference (it can take 45 days to 6 months to obtain a CBP clearance - work can only begin once the clearance is fully adjudicated)
Certification Requirement : IAM Level II/III certs strongly preferred
Job Roles & Responsibilities:
Providing support for Information Systems Assessments for the CBP's Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) services in support of CBP's ENAESS program to include the following:
Provide assistance in creating and maintaining the Authority To Operate (ATO) packages for all CBP systems including: Properly document all technical information Publish and maintain ATOs Conduct Information Systems Security research in regards to CBP systems to meet published DHS, Federal Information Systems Management Act (FISMA), DOD, and DHS standards Conduct research and making recommendations regarding system risks and security controls Create topologies using Microsoft Visio for information systems as required Assist in preparing system documentation for assessment in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST Special Publications (800-37, 800-53 and others) Help identify deficiencies and provide recommendations for solutions Track findings with Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) through mitigation and/or risk acceptance Help create security policies and maintain existing information system security documentation Assist with conducting Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) and Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM) research and provide recommendation for mitigation. Track and review on Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA), security patches and Technical Advisories (TA) to determine possible security vulnerabilities within the current system configuration. Education, Skill, and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years' experience providing Information Assurance services to the DHS (preferred); without a degree 4 additional years of experience would be required:
Over 6+ years' experience assessing/reviewing Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Background and preferrably experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF), ICD 503, NIST SP800-53 and 53a or DCID 6/3; knowledge of current authorization practices. Background knowledge with DITSCAP/DIACAP may be substituted in some cases. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and writing. Demonstrated experience reviewing security documents, developing statements of work, managing requirements, and writing reports. Why Sev1tech?
Sev1tech, Inc., a fast growing consulting, engineering, and IT services provider to the Federal Government and Commercial marketplace puts employees first with competitive salaries, affordable health insurance options for employee and family, automatic 5% employer contribution 401K vesting, and 15 days Paid Time Off in addition to 10 Federal Holidays.
Sev1Tech specializes in technical support services, program management, and strategic consulting to commercial and federal clients allowing us to provide a broader perspective of best practices and deliver greater value than our competitors.
Sev1Tech's capabilities are aligned with the current and future needs of our customers while maintaining a focus on emerging global security challenges that are critical to the defense of the nation and its allies.
Sev1tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.