Assessment and Authorization Specialist

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is looking for a ISSO / Systems Administrator to support a Cyber Security team. The organization provides technical services to other Sponsor organizations in the areas of:

• Desktop hardware to include workstations printers multi-function devices monitors desktop peripherals large displays webcams and a variety of other hardware devices.
• Voice to include networks VoIP analog and digital implementations.
• Audio and video to include desktop VTC integrated audio and video conference room setups (cameras speakers A/V switches control panels etc.) and multi-VTC integrated room setups.

The ideal candidate will be required to provide Certification and Accreditation support to advise and assist the stakeholders with the Lifecycle Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process and develop a Systems Security Plan (SSP).

Requirements:

• Concentrate on overall technical and operational effectiveness of capabilities in coordination with the GTM and Sponsor Staff management. The Contractor shall be responsible for assisting and maintaining a formal Information Security Program that includes recommendations on continuous improvement of the processes and architectures supporting the overall Sponsors operational activities.
• Run and execute the A&A process greenlight records
• Run security scans
• Mitigate findings
• Security updates
• Patching / updates Windows Linux
• Configuration systems admin configuration/deployment of laptops
• Shepherding systems through security process.

Required Skills:

1. Bachelors degree in management information systems information assurance computer engineering or other closely related IT and cybersecurity discipline or equivalent work experience.
2. Demonstrated experience in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology.
3. Demonstrated experience managing document repositories and databases.
4. Demonstrated experience in the use of process tracking and document control software.
5. Demonstrated experience with writing communications and briefing skills.
6. Demonstrated experience with technical guidance and oversight both to technical and non-technical senior level personnel.
7. Demonstrated experience organizing planning and prioritizing multiple tasks to complete work on schedule.
8. Demonstrated experience in INFOSEC policies regulations and guidances.
9. Demonstrated experience with cyber risks such as malware zero-day attacks denial of service attacks as well as associated mitigations regarding computer and network devices.
10. Demonstrated pattern of excellent customer service skills and the ability to collaborate with customers at all levels.

Desired Skills:

1. Demonstrated experience with the Sponsors A&A process.
2. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
3. Demonstrated knowledge of the Sponsors standard project cycle.
4. Demonstrated experience with the Sponsors diverse information technology infrastructure including operating systems major application systems and network architecture.