Information Assurance Team Lead

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the planning, executing and tracking of multiple ATO efforts ensuring deliverables are met within expected timelines.
• Perform Risk Management Framework Steps; collection of system information; selection of required security controls; and implement the security controls as required to achieve system authorization.
• Participate in risk assessments, and aid in the support of POAM remediation.
• Perform continuous monitoring; produce security impact analysis; perform security scans of OS; review vulnerabilities and create and manage POA&Ms in accordance with RMF.
• Develop, deliver, and/or maintain security related artifacts System Security Plan; POA&Ms; Risk Assessment Reports (RAR); Security Assessment Reports (SAR); and SIA.
• Work with IT Staff to ensure Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) are resolved in accordance with RMF.
• Assist with IT change management and provide information security recommendations.
• Work with IT Staff to develop and document IT security procedures that align with DTRA security policies and DOD RMF.
• Attend meetings and perform team collaboration in support of information assurance.
• Provide feedback to leadership and other project stakeholders through appropriate reports, meetings, and briefings, both formally and informally. Regularly brief senior leadership and government customers on ATO status and significant developments.
• Must have knowledge of NIST 800-37 Rev 1, NIST 800-53 rev 4/5, NIST 800-53a rev 4/5.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance. TS/SCI preferred. 
• Active DoD 8570 IAM II or better Certification.
• 8-10 years’ experience
• BS Degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to analyze the customer’s needs and identify security requirements / solutions..
• US Citizen

We are seeking a Lead Information System Security Officer to support the DTRA ITSS II contract at Fort Belvoir, VA.

The DTRA IT Infrastructure supports approximately 5500 users using distributed operations between the National Capital Region (NCR) and DTRA Albuquerque, NM and supporting facilities on Fort Belvoir, VA, as well as sites in Albuquerque, NM, Eglin AFB, FL, and a variety of CONUS and OCONUS locations. In support of the DTRA IT Systems Management/Information Assurance Group, the candidate will monitor multiple computer networks at various levels of security classification.

TekSynap, a “Fast 50” technology company in the Washington DC area that offers technology solutions to federal, state and local government agencies. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Fort Belvoir, VA
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S Citizenship

DoD Top Secret with SCI eligibility 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.