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Security Assessment & Authorization Lead

AT Skyepoint Decisions
Skyepoint Decisions

Security Assessment & Authorization Lead

United States

Company Overview

 

SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with operations across the U.S. We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients. Our focus is on enabling our clients to deliver their mission most efficiently and effectively – anytime, anywhere, securely. We combine technical expertise, mission awareness, and an empowered workforce to produce meaningful results.


As a SkyePoint employee you will be given the opportunity to support some of our nation’s most critical information systems by utilizing not only your existing cybersecurity skills and talents, but those that you will learn in your new role. In your new role as a cyber security professional, you will protect our customer’s most sensitive data and complex systems from all forms of threats including cyber-attacks, insider threats, rogue network devices, and malicious software and applications. You will work with a team of like-minded professionals to share and collaborate upon your ideas to improve the cybersecurity infrastructure, architecture, and configuration deployments. Your ideas and contributions will matter.

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This is a contingent position based upon contract win. 

 

Position Details and Responsibilities

SkyePoint Decisions, Inc. is seeking a Security Assessment & Authorization Lead to join our network security team supporting a Federal customer in Bethesda, MD. 
 
This is a proposal effort and this position is considered key personnel.
 
This person must be located in the Washington, DC area with the ability to go to the customer site in Bethesda, MD. 
  • Conduct assessment interviews with stakeholders of the systems in scope.
  • Review ATO packages prior to submission to CISO and CIO for approval.
  • Hold exit meetings with systems owners to debrief on the identified findings.
  • Develop ATO packages for all kinds of enterprise systems including cloud systems.
  • Write, assess and validate control implementation statements based on NIST 800-53.
  • Oversee the development of System Security Plan, facilitate IR and CP tests.
  • Create, track, and update the POAM.

 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience.
  • Experience in development of ATO packages for all kinds of enterprise systems including cloud systems.
  • Experience in writing, assessment and validation of the control implementation statements based on NIST 800-53.
  • Experience in overseeing the development of System Security Plan, facilitate IR and CP tests.
  • Experience in creating, tracking, and updating "Plan of Action and Milestones".
  • Experience on Risk Management Framework (NIST 800-37).
  • Ability to prepare/develop Risk Assessment Memo for Risk Based Decisions.
  • Ability to create a Risk Register and apprise the management about the high-risk areas.
  • Experience in creating the SAR (Security Assessment Report).
  • Experience in Testing the Controls and opening the POAMs accordingly.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen. 
Desired Qualifications 
  • Experience working at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH) 
Desired certifications: 
  • CAP
  • CISSP 
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What We Can Offer You - 

  • At SkyePoint, we go B.I.G. (beginning in GRATITUDE) by recognizing all we have and giving back to our employees, families, and communities. It instills a positive mindset that permeates all we do. By beginning in gratitude, SkyePoint can continue to spread living in gratitude each day.
  • Great Benefits: Several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, floating federal holiday options, and 401k matched
  • Certificate Incentive Program: To promote professional development, we recognize and reward employees who obtain new certifications aligned with business needs.
  • SkyePoint DoD SkillBridge Industry Partner Fellowship Program

 

  • Flexible Work Environment

Compensation:

Salary Range:TBD

The SkyePoint Decisions salary range for this position is a general guideline only. It represents an estimated range for this position and is just one piece of our total compensation package. 

Salary at SkyePoint is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work schedule, the candidate’s combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, market data and business considerations.

 

In addition to a competitive salary, SkyePoint offers benefits including a certification incentive program, PTO, floating federal holiday options, several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, Vision, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, and 401k matched.

 

SkyePoint Decisions is an established ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified small business and appraised at CMMI Level 3 for Services and Development. We possess a common vision of excellence and foster a collaborative team culture built upon individual performance and accountability. We invest in our people and systems to create value for our clients. It is the SkyePoint Way. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with exceptional people and give back to the communities we serve. Our employees value the flexibility at SkyePoint that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

Please be aware of recruiting scams and people claiming to be from SkyePoint Decisions. For more information, please see the Welcome Page of our Careers site.

Skyepoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer. 

U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Client-provided location(s): United States
Job ID: 35192786
Employment Type: Other