Cyber Centurion is currently seeking Certification and Accreditation Validator to join our team in Adelphi – College Park, Maryland. As a member of the Security Control team this validator will be responsible for planning, analyzing, documenting, and reporting activities associated with the system security accreditation and authorization (A&A) process. Ideal candidates will have a background in Networking, System Engineering, Database Administration or Software Development.
Key Responsibilities:
– Performing comprehensive security assessments using the Risk Management Framework (RMF) using DISA STIGs, CNSS instructions, US Army security best practices and NIST SP 800-53 controls as a guide.
– Review technical details of networks, systems and applications for compliance with current NIST, CNSS, and DOD guidelines and instructions.
– Compile and generate technical recommendations, mitigation strategies, examples and other contract deliverables (RMF scorecard, findings, risk and mitigation recommendations)
– Significant travel will be required to validate security controls and certify information systems compliance
Basic Qualifications:
– 5 years’ experience performing comprehensive security assessments in the US Federal Government to support accreditation and authorization requirements
– Technical background in networking, system engineering, system administration, database administration or software development
– Working knowledge of DoD/Army implementation of ACAS and HBSS
– Knowledge of NIST, CNSS, DoD, and Army policies, regulations, and guidelines
– Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent work experience
– Minimum 8 years of working experience in Information Systems including Information Technology/ cybersecurity
– Active DoD Clearance
– Ability to obtain required DoD 8570 certification prior to start
– Willingness to travel internationally