Exciting opening for an Information Assurance SME to support a large customer organization in the fast-growing National Security Group. This position is located in Bethesda; MD. Candidates must possess a TS/SCI Polygraph security clearance.

Primary responsibilities and tasks may include some or all of the following:

Respond to congressional inquiries on Cybersecurity issues; turning cybersecurity needs and capabilities into requirements and detailed technical solutions; developing and maintaining a list of Cybersecurity Architecture needs, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans; analyzing cybersecurity best practices to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.

Be able to contribute meaningful input to Cybersecurity policies. You will also be developing and publishing baseline security requirements for common enterprise services to ensure capabilities are in compliance with cybersecurity directives and policies; conducting critical path analysis, risk analysis, and task dependency analysis; developing security requirements and constraints to provide input to foundational technical documents, including program architectural artifacts, business cases, and concept of operations.

• Assisting with Authority to Operate (ATO) process
• Assessing program ability to attain an ATO
• Providing guidance and recommendations for Security related issues
• Diagram an interim and future architecture for ICAM implementation
• Define/communicate ATO integration expectations for all IT services
• Working with Service Providers to ensure systems are integrate-able
• Act as the SME for all Cybersecurity questions and concerns for the customer
• Willingness to assist in areas outside of Cybersecurity as necessary
• Familiarity with Microelectronics
• Firm understanding of the Cybersecurity requirements across the IC

Requirements

Basic Requirements:

• TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Typically require BS degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience in order to operate within the scope contemplated by the level. Experience may be exchanged for degree requirements
• Experience in cybersecurity responsibility areas listed above.
• Detail-oriented, ability to consistently provide high-quality products that are concise, thorough, and accurate.
• Ability to adapt in response to shifts in customer priorities.
• Expert knowledge in ATO process
• Experience partnering across the IC
• Experience in Risk Management
• Must have a solid background in Network security and experience deploying tools to various networks.

Desired Skills:

• Leadership
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives and driving team performance to meet organizational objectives
• Mentoring
• Experience mentoring staff to build technical proficiency and support career development
• Demonstrated ability to train new team members on program-specific processes and standards
• Business Development
• Experience supporting business development efforts, including proposal writing, capture activities, or client relationship management
• Familiarity with identifying growth opportunities and contributing to strategic planning

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• TS/SCI w/Poly Required
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Federal Employment Suitability
• E-Verify Eligibility Required*

ASG is an equal-opportunity employer (EEO)

*ASG participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine the employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their social security numbers.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Open Leave
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Referral program
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account