Cyber Systems Engineer Technical Specialist

Company: Interactive Process Technology
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Cyber Systems Engineer Technical Specialist - DAO-R
Program Description:
The program provides Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) core and non-core support in the areas of Cyber Security and Management to improve the Information Assurance (IA) posture of a National customer. The contracts Core Capabilities are: IA Management, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) coordination and reporting, Risk Management Framework (RMF) application, IA compliance measurements and metrics, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Vulnerability Management, and Cyber Defense support.
Position Description:
The Delegated Authorizing Official Representative (DAO-R) provides support to the customer in the area of Cyber Security. Daily tasks include, but are not limited to:

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  Ensure adherence to ICD-503 and customer specific directives/policies through the lifecycle (RMF 1-6) of customer sponsored assets
  
  
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  Provide risk recommendations to the customer after reviewing sponsored asset overall risk posture as part of Authority to Operate (ATO) RMF process
  
  
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  Manage/track customer sponsored assets' plan of action and milestones (POAMs) by working with various security stakeholders (ISSO/ISSE/ISSM/SCA) post authorization
  
  
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  Screen new asset requests to ensure sponsorship and information system owner identification
  
  
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  Facilitate System Review Team to ensure that new/existing customer sponsored assets have the correct project regulation, data types/C-I-A impact assignments, and overlay assignments as well (with customer signoff)
  
  
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  Assign asset security controls and levy asset specific liens on controls for which the program did not meet during accreditor reviews
  
  
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  Ensure customer sponsored assets maintain their security postures in accordance with customer identified Continuous Monitoring (RMF step 6) directives and policies
  
  
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  Provide continuous adhoc authorization-related daily support to both customer and programs
  
  
  Required:
  
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    Requires 10 to 12 years with BS/BA or 8 to 10 years with MS/MA or 5 to 7 years with PhD.
    
    
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    Current U.S. Government Top Secret/ SCI with Poly
    
    
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    Bachelors of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or an advanced IA certification
    
    
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    DoD 8570 certification in IAT or IA
    
    
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    Experience implementing RMF Process and NIST 800-53 technical controls, as well as developing and maintaining associated certification and accreditation documentation
    
    
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    Able to work in a team environment
    
    
    Desired:
    
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      Self-starter requiring limited direction and supervision
      
      
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      Experience briefing senior customer personnel
      
      
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      Ability to organize and prioritize numerous customer requests in a fast pace deadline driven environment
      
      
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      Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
      
      
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      Familiarity with customer's IA processes
      
      
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      Experience with ServiceNow
      
      
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      Familiarity with Cross Domain Systems (CDS)
      
      
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      Experience supporting IC or DoD in the Cyber Security Domain
      
      
      This job posting sets forth the authorities and responsibilities of this position, which may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.
      IPTA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran or disabled veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions, including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, returns from lay-off, terminations, and social and recreational programs on the principles of equal employment opportunity.
      Our employees have diverse backgrounds, skills, and ideas that collectively contribute to a rich working environment and greater opportunity for innovation.
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