Cybersecurity SME

Cybersecurity SME

Fort Belvoir VA

At IPT Associates (IPTA) we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers teammates experts and partners to come up with practical solutions that make a difference. Whether its a government or business organization we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.

Our Team

At IPTA everything starts with our people. Were big believers that when you invest in your team great things happen. Thats why we encourage learning growth and trying new things-even if you dont have all the answers yet.

Our culture is rooted in fierce determination fearless integrity and passionate service-but we also like to keep things collaborative supportive and down-to-earth.

Were looking for people who:

• Are curious and excited about technology

• Like solving problems and figuring things out

• Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team

• Want to keep learning growing and challenging themselves

If youre someone whos eager to jump in learn something new and make an impact-youll fit right in here.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) with regards to Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of information systems and all associated cybersecurity policies and procedures
• Executes DoW/DLA cybersecurity processes to authorize information systems maintain authorization of information systems or serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for systems undergoing the authorization process
• Possess an understanding of how security controls identified in the NIST 800-53 apply to the process of assessing and authorizing a large organizations IT infrastructure such as DLA in which there is a compilation of large and small enclaves Cloud Hosted Services Operational Technology AIS applications and outsourced IT processes
• Determines the residual risk of an identified vulnerability (e.g. non-compliant security control) and determines the possible ramifications on the systems current or future authorization
• Briefs senior management on the progress or results of an information system undergoing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process

Requirements:

• Five (5) years of relevant C&A experience; Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST C&A experience; DOD cybersecurity experience
• Experience in assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large complex organizations
• Active security clearance
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAM Level III

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit including qualifications experience performance and business needs consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment-related decisions.

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