Job summary:

Job description:

US Citizens Only - Federal/DoD project; must be able to undergo background check** Initial contract for 1 year with extensions; 

Scope

• Perform an assessment to ensure security controls are consistently implemented on an information system
• Analyze and verify implementation of security controls across the information system are following NIST Special Publication 800-53A (SP 800-53A) certification standards
• Document all findings from the security control analysis and provide a final recommendation report on authorizing operation of the information system
• Complete Assessment and Authorization testing within a 2-month period
• Perform gap analysis on current security infrastructure
• Ensure consistent application of information security standards across all agency information systems
• Meet NIST and agency documented standards and guidance
• Integrate these regulations and standards into a fully implementable security program
• Ensure preparation for internal and external audits through management of all infrastructure artifacts required to pass audits
• Ensure all new information technology (IT) projects meet or integrate security standards into their development.
• Develop a culture of security-mindful professionals across the community 
• Strive to be more flexible and responsive to new regulatory directives
• Serve as the central authority for all IT security-related activities across the agency 
• Ensure information system survivability and integrity
• Optimize processes to meet IT security-related goals and strategies
• Conduct an Assessment and Authorization (A&A) review of the Information System to ensure compliance with Federal Information Modernization Act (FISMA) requirements
• Review all A&A supporting documentation to ensure correctness and consistency 
• Provide security expertise and guidance to ensure the consistent application of A&A processes 
• Maintain and provide reports on the status of all A&A materials and supporting documentation
• Provide A&A expertise in the application of best practices to standardize and enhance A&A processes ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53A Federal IT system requirements.

Skills

• 6 years experience
• strong NIST, gap analysis, infrastructure, FISMA, A&A experience

Contact the recruiter working on this position:

The recruiter working on this position is Rajendra Reddy
His/her contact number is +(1) (202) 4706751
His/her contact email is rajr@msysinc.com

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