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This position is responsible for evaluating and strengthening system security posture, supporting assessment and authorization activities, and ensuring compliance with DoW, Navy, and Federal cybersecurity requirements.\nResponsibilities\nProvide technical and programmatic Information Assurance (IA) services and perform independent risk assessments in support of network and information security systems.\nLead and facilitate meetings, briefings, and cross-functional discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders to communicate security risks, vulnerabilities, assessment results, and remediation progress, and to drive alignment and timely resolution of identified issues.\nPrepare cybersecurity documentation using accepted DoW guidelines and frameworks, such as RMF and related certification/authorization processes.\nReview Security Assessment Plans (SAP), ensuring the implementation of Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Scans, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), Security Content Automation Protocols (SCAP) and Cybersecurity Assessment Reports (CSAR).\nProvide Assessment and Authorization (A&A) support, including observing tests, analyzing actual test results, and making recommendations for improvement of security plans, contingency plans, and security risk/vulnerability assessments.\nAnalyze policies and procedures and validate compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Objectives and Controls against applicable Federal laws, regulations, and DoW/Navy requirements, and recommend corrective actions to close compliance gaps.\nRecommend and support system enhancements to resolve identified security deficiencies.\nReview documented compliance scans results and evaluate system administration practices and security products.\nConduct security program audits and develop mitigation strategies to reduce identified risks.\nDevelop strategies to address privacy, risk management, and e-authentication requirements.\nSupport the development and implementation of security architectures to meet emerging and evolving security requirements.\nEvaluate, develop, and improve security policies, requirements, and tools.\nPerform vulnerability assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies.\nQualifications\nActive Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain/reinstate a Secret clearance.\nBachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.\n2-4 years of related professional experience in information assurance, cybersecurity, risk management, or systems security.\nOr 7+ years of experience required for those without a Bachelor’s degree.\nIAT Level II or III certification - CompTIA Security+ certification required or obtainable within 3 months of hire.\nWorking knowledge of security authorization processes, security documentation, and vulnerability assessment practices.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting DoW or Navy cybersecurity programs.\nCSWF certification preferred.\nAdditional advanced cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, SecurityX, CISM CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, or CND are a plus.\nKnowledge of Federal cybersecurity laws, regulations, and security compliance frameworks.\nExperience with vulnerability scanning tools, security configuration management, and incident response support.\nStrong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.\nKey Skills\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and support deadlines in a regulated environment.\nStrong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.\nInformation Assurance and Cybersecurity\nRisk and Vulnerability Assessment\nSecurity Test and Evaluation\nCertification and Accreditation Support\nCompliance Analysis\nSecurity Documentation Development\nSecurity Architecture Support\nAudit and Risk Mitigation Planning\nPay Transparency Statement\nAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. 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