Assessment & Authorization - A&a - Analyst

Assessment & Authorization – A&a – Analyst

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree coupled with 3-5 years’ experience in the Information Technology, Computer Science, IT, Information/Cyber Security field from an accredited college or university arena or Master’s Degree with 1+ years of relevant experience.
Superior writing, communication and critical analysis skills
Deep understanding of Information Assurance, Information Technology and Information Management concepts, processes and procedures
Experience with supporting the delivery of large and complex projects on time and within budget in government organizations
Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as an ISSO supporting major federal information systems/applications
Working knowledge of the following policies: NIST SP 800-37, Rev 2, Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations: A System Life Cycle Approach for Security and Privacy, DHS 4300A Policy and Handbook, CBP Information Systems Security Policies and Procedures Handbook (HB 1400-05D)
Must be a US Citizen.

Conducting formal assessments and deciding whether the system is authorized to operate
Conducting a formal assessment of the system’s security posture
Evaluating whether security controls meet established standards and are functioning effectively
Documenting results and making recommendations for improving security
Recommending whether the system should be authorized to operate based on assessment outcomes
Ensuring that the system has the necessary security controls to minimize risks.