Systems Security Administration; SSA Management Team Lead

Systems Security Administration (SSA) Management Team Lead (15.23)

OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

• Support change management processes and ensure SSA controls are consistently implemented and applied.
• Provide system security project management support.
• Provide status reporting of security activities to include risk posture and compliance.
• Identify Information System SSA gaps and offer mitigation strategies.
• Advise on new user account profiles and associated roles to preclude separation of duties conflicts and ensure "need-to-know" and "least privileges" criteria are applied for access to applications.
• Manage annual user recertifications for the supported financial and facilities applications to ensure compliance with policy requirements.
• Collaborate and communicate with applicable parties to ensure appropriate approvals for requested user profiles and roles are obtained.
• Support the FSA-IS and A-123-IS Assessment audits for SSA functions and maintain appropriate artifacts.
• Leverage excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Lead and work in a team environment, remaining resilient and professional during highly sensitive and urgent situations.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing tasks.

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must hold an active DoD Top Secret (TS) clearance.
• Must have a Bachelor's (BS/BA) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Math, or Science fields. (Master's degree preferred.)
• Must have at least 7 years of Info Sec / IT Security related work experience.
• Must have 2 years of FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act) related experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with information security standards, policies, and practices – NIST 800-53 rev, FISCAM, FISMA, DOD, DCID, FBI, etc.
• Experience analyzing information technology and system risk issues in complex environments.
• Experience in an IT customer support role, including working knowledge of account and access management.
• Experience managing a team of system security administrator personnel.
• CISSP, PMP, and Comp TIA A+ certifications a plus.
• The primary place of performance will be at client facilities in the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA)/ National Capital Region (NCR).

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee's gross salary.
• Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays.
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits.
• Training Benefits.

Salary Range: $150,000-$175,000 yearly commensurate with experience, education, etc.

OCT Consulting LLC is a Small Business (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the agility of operations and a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.

At OCT we believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone's contributions are valued and recognized.