Authorization and Accreditation Lead

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical operational and technical solutions to our Nations most complex national security order to achieve our mission Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting nurturing and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented dynamic and growing company that values exceptional performance!

Core One is seeking Authorization and Accreditation Leadto support our IC program. This position requires aTS/SCI w/ Poly clearance.

The Authorization and compliance Lead is responsible for implementing and maintaining cybersecurity controls ensuring compliance with federal regulations and guiding information systems through the Customers A&A process. This role requires a deep understanding of federal cybersecurity standards proactive engagement with stakeholders and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute activities across all RMF phases (Prepare Categorize Select Implement Assess Authorize Monitor).
• Develop review and maintain accreditation artifacts including System Security Plans (SSPs) Security Assessment Reports (SARs) Risk Assessments and POA&Ms.
• Monitor compliance with NISTICD 503 FedRAMP FISMA and agency-specific policies. Prepare for and support audits inspections and assessments.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning compliance checks risk assessments and remediation tracking using tools such as Nessus or .
• Create and maintain security documentation continuous monitoring strategies incident response plans and compliance reports. Provide briefings and status updates to leadership and Authorizing Officials.
• Collaborate with system owners engineers and developers to ensure security is integrated into design development and operations.
• Support investigation response and remediation of security incidents.
• Manage account recertifications access reviews and deliver security awareness training at the system level.
• Serve as the primary cybersecurity point of contact for assigned systems ensuring clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or more advanced degree in Information Technology Computer Science Cybersecurity Computer Engineering or Information Systems or related field
• 5 years of cumulative experience spanning IT systems administration cybersecurity compliance IT system troubleshooting and incident
• 6 years of experience in a role such as Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) accrediting Sponsor programs
• Experience with completing new system(s) authorization and accreditation through the Sponsors Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) processes procedures security requirements and systems (e.g. Greenlight)
• Experience using the Sponsors A&A process to accredit systems built on C2E or C2S Amazon Web Services
• Experience in security policy counterintelligence and security controls
• TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Certified in AWS or equivalent cloud technology
• Security Certified Information System Security
• Professional (CISSP) Certified Information Security
• Manager (CISM) or equivalent

Core One is anEqual Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientationnational origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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