Assessment & Authorization

Description

Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Security Operations Center (SOC) is a U.S. Government program responsible for preventing, identifying, containing and eradicating cyber threats to CBP networks through monitoring, intrusion detection and protective security services to CBP information systems including LAN/WAN, commercial Internet connection, public-facing websites, wireless, mobile/cellular, cloud, security devices, servers and workstations. The CBP SOC oversees the overall security of CBP enterprise-wide information systems, and collects, investigates, and reports any suspected and confirmed security violations.

The selected candidate will apply experience as an Assessment and Authorization Analyst by evaluating CBP Information Systems being introduced to the environment to determine if they meet the required security standards and are authorized to operate within the CBP network, using the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) or similar methodologies.

The candidate will evaluate key points in the System Lifecycle, such as before deployment or during major updates. Responsibilities may include creating security documentation (e.g., System Security Plan, Security Assessment Report) and obtaining the final authorization to operate (ATO). The candidate should assist in collecting information and answering questions regarding many broad IT areas including, but not limited to, security management controls, access controls, provisioning and deprovisioning, transfers, separation of duties, configuration management, contingency planning, application security, business process controls, interface controls, and data management system controls.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting/Reviewing 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

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree coupled with 8-12 years' experience in the Information Technology, Computer Science, IT, Information/Cyber Security field from an accredited college or university, or Master's Degree with 3+ 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 3-5 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; DHS 4300A Policy and Handbook; CBP Information Systems Security Policies and Procedures Handbook (HB 1400-05D).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to report into the Ashburn VA office three days a week.

• Prior experience with CBP
• DoD 8570 IAT III
• CompTIA Certified Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
• ISC2 Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance Certification (CGRC)
• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold" – we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You'll fit right in.

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