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The results of this risk analysis shall be documented in the Security Assessment Report (SAR) for each assessed FISMA system, and a summary of the assessment results and risk shall be provided in the respective Assessment/Authorization Briefing.\nQualifications\nRequired:\nBachelor's Degree or 8+ years of additional relevant functional experience\n\nMinimum 8+ years of general experience and 6+ years of relevant experience in functional responsibility\n\nThorough understanding and knowledge of FISMA and SA&A process\n\nCore competencies in Information Assurance, Information System/Network Security, IT Assessment, Risk Management, System Testing and Evaluation, and Vulnerability Assessment\n\nAbility to provide an assessment of the severity of weaknesses or deficiencies discovered in the information system and its environment of operation, and the ability to recommend corrective actions to address identified vulnerabilities\n\nKnowledge of NIST SP 800-53 (Rev 4 & Rev 5) and NIST 800-137\n\nProficiency in writing technical analysis reports\n\nStrong written and oral communication skills\n\nUS Citizenship\n\nDesired:\nCertified Authorization Professional (CAP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)\n\nExperience with IT ticketing systems (Jira, ServiceNow, Remedy, etc) and eGRC tools (Archer, JCAM, eMASS, etc.)\n\nClearance:\nPublic Trust required\n\nLocation:\nRemote\n\nAbout Quantum Sky\nCompensation:\nCompensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. 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