Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Analyst –Team Lead
Leidos, Bethesda, MD, United States
Description
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Security Operations Center (SOC) is responsible for preventing, identifying, containing and eradicating cyber threats to CBP networks through monitoring, intrusion detection, and protective security services to CBP information systems, including LAN/WAN, commercial Internet connections, public‑facing websites, wireless, mobile/cellular, cloud, security devices, servers, and workstations. The CBP SOC is responsible for the overall security of CBP Enterprise‑wide information systems, and collects, investigates, and reports any suspected and confirmed security violations.
Primary Responsibilities
The selected candidate will serve as the Security & Technology Policy Division Assessment & Authorization Team Lead and apply their experience as an Assessment and Authorization Analyst to guide team members in evaluating CBP Information Systems introduced to the environment to determine if they meet the required security standards and are authorized to operate within the CBP network using the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) or similar methodologies.
The Team Lead will be responsible for administrative reporting and team management and should have knowledge of what happens at key points in the lifecycle of the information system, such as before its deployment or during major updates. The Team Lead should independently create security documentation (e.g., System Security Plan, Security Assessment Report) and support the customer to obtain the final authorization to operate (ATO). The Government typically requires assistance in collecting information and answering questions regarding many broad IT areas, including but not limited to security management controls, access controls, provisioning and deprovisioning, transfers, separation of duties, configuration management, contingency planning, application security, business process controls, interface controls, and data management system controls.
Experience leading a team of A&A Analysts/Security Control Accessors
In-depth knowledge and expertise of many different federal standards and policies such as GAO auditing practices, responding to Congressional requests for information, FISMA standards and auditing practices including FISCAM, OMB Circular A‑123, DHS 4300A and CBP 1400‑05D security policies and manuals, and NIST.
Provide internal assessment, compliance, and evaluation readiness services to the CSD organization, and with other CBP OIT directorates as deemed necessary by CSD leadership.
Verify and confirm that IT security controls are in place and effective, especially those related to cloud hosting services.
Provide strategic advice and guidance to the CSD Information System Security Manager (ISSM) teams regarding IT security controls best practices and implementation strategies for new systems and applications that come into the CSD or (as directed) CBP OIT portfolios.
Serve as a liaison between auditors, participate in external oversight audits as needed, coordinate, document, and review inquiries and responses with the appropriate CSD Government personnel, and finalize the scope of the responses to align with the requested information.
Demonstrate successful experience with assessing an organization’s maturity level of cybersecurity compliance.
Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of vulnerabilities and weaknesses across complex IT environments and comprehend the applicability of security standards across technologies.
Demonstrate familiarity with cybersecurity operation center (SOC) operations and sensors and tools.
Demonstrate experience with the development and coordination of guidance and work products related to issues tracking management and plan of actions and milestones and ensure transparency of maturity level deltas, progress, and challenges within an organization.
Assist in developing and presenting briefs to senior leaders on the organization’s CSSP activity.
Basic Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree coupled with 8 years of experience in the Information Technology arena or a Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience are accepted in lieu of a degree.
Prior experience with CBP.
Experience briefing and conversing with C‑Suite level executives.
Experience conducting FISMA Audits, Financial Statement Audits, and coordinating with OIG and KPMG.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Auditor/ISSO supporting major federal information systems/applications.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Information/Cyber Security field from an accredited college or university.
Knowledge with auditing security controls and financial processes.
Superior writing, communication and critical analysis skills.
Deep understanding of Information Assurance, Information Technology and Information Management concepts, processes and procedures.
DoD 8570 IAT III.
Experience with supporting the delivery of large and complex projects on time and within budget in government organizations.
Must be able to report into the Ashburn VA office daily, if needed. Must be a US Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications
CompTIA Certified Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
ISC² Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance Certification (CGRC)
ISC² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Pay Range
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
Pay and Benefits
Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Security Operations Center (SOC) is responsible for preventing, identifying, containing and eradicating cyber threats to CBP networks through monitoring, intrusion detection, and protective security services to CBP information systems, including LAN/WAN, commercial Internet connections, public‑facing websites, wireless, mobile/cellular, cloud, security devices, servers, and workstations. The CBP SOC is responsible for the overall security of CBP Enterprise‑wide information systems, and collects, investigates, and reports any suspected and confirmed security violations.
Primary Responsibilities
The selected candidate will serve as the Security & Technology Policy Division Assessment & Authorization Team Lead and apply their experience as an Assessment and Authorization Analyst to guide team members in evaluating CBP Information Systems introduced to the environment to determine if they meet the required security standards and are authorized to operate within the CBP network using the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) or similar methodologies.
The Team Lead will be responsible for administrative reporting and team management and should have knowledge of what happens at key points in the lifecycle of the information system, such as before its deployment or during major updates. The Team Lead should independently create security documentation (e.g., System Security Plan, Security Assessment Report) and support the customer to obtain the final authorization to operate (ATO). The Government typically requires assistance in collecting information and answering questions regarding many broad IT areas, including but not limited to security management controls, access controls, provisioning and deprovisioning, transfers, separation of duties, configuration management, contingency planning, application security, business process controls, interface controls, and data management system controls.
Experience leading a team of A&A Analysts/Security Control Accessors
In-depth knowledge and expertise of many different federal standards and policies such as GAO auditing practices, responding to Congressional requests for information, FISMA standards and auditing practices including FISCAM, OMB Circular A‑123, DHS 4300A and CBP 1400‑05D security policies and manuals, and NIST.
Provide internal assessment, compliance, and evaluation readiness services to the CSD organization, and with other CBP OIT directorates as deemed necessary by CSD leadership.
Verify and confirm that IT security controls are in place and effective, especially those related to cloud hosting services.
Provide strategic advice and guidance to the CSD Information System Security Manager (ISSM) teams regarding IT security controls best practices and implementation strategies for new systems and applications that come into the CSD or (as directed) CBP OIT portfolios.
Serve as a liaison between auditors, participate in external oversight audits as needed, coordinate, document, and review inquiries and responses with the appropriate CSD Government personnel, and finalize the scope of the responses to align with the requested information.
Demonstrate successful experience with assessing an organization’s maturity level of cybersecurity compliance.
Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of vulnerabilities and weaknesses across complex IT environments and comprehend the applicability of security standards across technologies.
Demonstrate familiarity with cybersecurity operation center (SOC) operations and sensors and tools.
Demonstrate experience with the development and coordination of guidance and work products related to issues tracking management and plan of actions and milestones and ensure transparency of maturity level deltas, progress, and challenges within an organization.
Assist in developing and presenting briefs to senior leaders on the organization’s CSSP activity.
Basic Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree coupled with 8 years of experience in the Information Technology arena or a Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience are accepted in lieu of a degree.
Prior experience with CBP.
Experience briefing and conversing with C‑Suite level executives.
Experience conducting FISMA Audits, Financial Statement Audits, and coordinating with OIG and KPMG.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Auditor/ISSO supporting major federal information systems/applications.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Information/Cyber Security field from an accredited college or university.
Knowledge with auditing security controls and financial processes.
Superior writing, communication and critical analysis skills.
Deep understanding of Information Assurance, Information Technology and Information Management concepts, processes and procedures.
DoD 8570 IAT III.
Experience with supporting the delivery of large and complex projects on time and within budget in government organizations.
Must be able to report into the Ashburn VA office daily, if needed. Must be a US Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications
CompTIA Certified Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
ISC² Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance Certification (CGRC)
ISC² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Pay Range
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
Pay and Benefits
Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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