Description
Job Description:
Are you a Certification and Accreditation Specialist with an Active TS/SCI ready to make an impact in our Suitland, MD site?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
Are your ready for your next challenge?
We are in search for a Certification & Accreditation Specialist with an Active TS/SCI to work at our customer site at the National Maritime Intelligence Center, Suitland, MD. In this role you will provide specialized Cyber Security and Information Technology (IT) support for IT resources and users, underpinning Scientific and Technical Intelligence (S&TI) analysis and production across the Farragut Technical Analysis Center at the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI).
The Mission:
To support the creation and maintenance of system Authority to Operate (ATO) designations for all IT assets in TAC, which includes standard and specialized computer systems, commercial and government applications, and specialized mission equipment, applications and software.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Primary Responsibilities:
•Act as the TAC Subject Matter Expert to ensure in the full compliance of all TAC Mission Systems with all applicable security accreditation or authorization requirements and best practices as prescribed by Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), DoD, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Navy, Naval Intelligence Activity (NIA), and ONI authorities.
•Communicate with TAC leadership and other agencies (both internal and external) regarding matters that could significantly impact any TAC Mission Systems and their accreditation.
•Ensure that the identified specialized IT systems in Farragut comply with all appropriate Information Technology security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements and best practices as prescribed by Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), DoD, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and local authorities.
•Prepare all necessary security documentation for all TAC Mission Systems to ensure the successful completion of Collateral or SCI-level security testing & evaluation (ST&E) and accreditation and ensure full Accreditations and issuance of Authority to Operate (ATOs) are established and maintained continuously for all TAC Mission Systems.
•Conduct meetings and technical exchanges with ONI, Fleet and NAVINTEL validators, assessors, and authorizing officials to; remain abreast of current RMF Tools. Techniques and procedures; collaborate on current TACT ATO projects and statuses, and; confirm understanding of new STIGS and their intent.
•Conduct and report results of security-related analyses, evaluations, risk assessments, and other activities supporting requirements to update or establish new Mission Systems or Mission Applications requested by TAC Functional Lead(s).
•Attend Cybersecurity policy implementation meetings and briefings, and develop, provide, and deliver technical, operator, and customer training and briefings as required by the approving authority or as requested by Government Functional Lead(s).
•Prepare, collate, track, champion, and manage all documentation comprising a Risk Management Framework (RMF) project Body of Evidence (BOE) and Security Assessment Package (SAP) through the RMF process in EXACTA (SIPRNET/ NIPRNET) and EMASS (JWICS) to establish and maintain continuous ATO. Documentation for each system will be managed in accordance with policy of the TAC Configuration Management Team.
Minimum Qualifications:
*Active DoD TS/SCI
*CISSP or equivalent Level III certification
*BS/BA in IT, IA or IA-related field with 12 + years of related experience OR MS/MA and 10+ years of related experience; additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree
*10+ years of C&A experience with DIACAP, DCID 6/3, ICD 503, and/or NIST Framework
* 3+ years of project management experience
*Experience with DoD, DISA, Navy NETWARCOM, DoDIIS, and IC tools, systems, and reporting mechanisms/requirements for C&A
*Extensive experience and education in Information Assurance specialty areas.
*Experience with IC, DoD, and/or DoN Cybersecurity initiatives, and secure information / networking technologies.
*Experience establishing and managing high performing C&A teams, including adopting industry, DOD, and IC standards and “best practices”
Preferred Qualifications:
*Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification
Pay Range:
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About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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Commitment to Diversity
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.
