Senior A&A Specialist

Indigo IT, LLC • Fort Meade, MD • 1h ago

Sr A&A Specialist

Ft. Meade, MD

SUMMARY:

Founded in 2001, Indigo IT is an award winning information technology consulting and services company. We are a trusted services provider to government agencies seeking innovative Cloud, Cybersecurity, Knowledge Management, and Enterprise solutions. We know our defense, federal, and civilian customers have critical IT infrastructures that must remain reliable, available, and maximized. Indigo IT is mission focused and committed to maintaining a sense of urgency in anticipating and supporting our customers' technology goals and objectives. Our unique ability to think beyond today allows our clients to stay ahead of their IT challenges. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest growing companies in 2020 and 2021, and named as one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Virginia, we are always looking to hire top talent in the field. Come join us today.

The Senior Assessment and Authorization Specialist will support DISA's sensing capabilities through the full Risk Management Framework process. This includes supporting system accreditation, maintaining Authority to Operate status, performing compliance scans, sustaining accredited baselines, and ensuring all systems remain fully compliant with DoD cybersecurity policies. The role provides both remote support and required onsite support at DISA Headquarters for classified A&A packages.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop, update, and maintain RMF documentation including System Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports, and Plans of Action and Milestones.

Support achieving and maintaining Authority to Operate status for the life of the contract.

Review Government findings monthly, identify mitigations, and submit remediation reports.

Ensure compliance with all applicable STIGs, SRGs, and IAVA requirements for hardware, firmware, and software.

Conduct weekly and monthly system compliance scans using approved tools and upload results to DISA reporting systems.

Remediate STIG and IAVA findings and apply patches, updates, and workarounds in accordance with published IAVA notices and directives.

Maintain DISA CIO accredited baseline configurations for sensing systems in lab and production environments.

Ensure deployed systems remain consistent with the authorized baseline unless deviation approval is obtained.

Update baseline systems monthly with required patches, fixes, and configuration updates.

Ensure all hardware is labeled with classification level, inventory control number, hardware identification, and that cables are labeled for identification.

Follow standard rack elevations, wiring diagrams, and configuration guidance as directed by the sensing Program Manager.

Support continuity of operations, configuration management, operational sustainment, and system evolution activities.

Maintain documentation related to configuration control, security compliance, inventory, and assessments.

Provide required onsite support at DISA HQ for classified A&A packages and coordination with Government stakeholders.

DESIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent experience considered.

Minimum four (4) to seven (7) years of experience supporting RMF, cybersecurity compliance, information assurance, or A&A activities.

Experience developing RMF artifacts including System Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports, and POA&Ms.

Experience working with DISA STIGs, IAVA processes, ACAS, Nessus, SCC, and DISA security compliance systems.

Experience managing system baseline configurations and maintaining accredited configurations.

Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies including DoDD 8500.1 and DoDI 8510.01.

DoD 8570 IAT II or IAM I certification required (Security+, CySA+, CISM, CASP, CISSP or equivalent).

Strong understanding of vulnerability management principles and security control implementation.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, mission focused environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience supporting cross functional teams.

Active Secret clearance required with ability to support classified work onsite at DISA HQ.

Indigo IT is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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