Senior Information Security Analyst

• Advising senior-level stakeholders on Info Sec initiatives including compliance, awareness and training, and security operations.
• Leading Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V) efforts on security authorization/ATO packages to ensure compliance with agency requirements.
• Leveraging the existing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool, Telos Xacta (or an alternate like CSAM or RSA Archer), to track and reconcile findings from assessments, audits, and vulnerability scans.
• Coordinating government data calls (FISMA, FMFIA, BDR, etc.) and monthly reports.
• Assessing the effectiveness of the Info Sec and privacy training program and leading the collection, analyzing, and presentation of enterprise-level Info Sec performance metrics.
• Managing Info Sec Program POA&Ms, including advising on remediation efforts.
• Working closely with senior agency security officials, system owners, information system security officers (ISSOs) and other stakeholders to advise and implement security solutions.
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies in work process and innovative approaches.
• Participating in team problem solving efforts and offer ideas to solve client issues.
• Conducting relevant research, data analysis, and developing reports.
• Preparing and assisting in the development of policy and procedures.
• Implementing processes and procedures to monitor risk across programs / projects.
• Preparing briefings to the executive team to debrief the results of studies, analyses, and plans.
• Assisting the client leadership in reviewing monthly project progress, documenting issues, and monitoring resolution.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field and 8 years of relevant IA experience. May substitute security certification (e.g. CISSP) for 2 years of experience.
• 3+ years in a leadership role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of applying, selecting and testing the NIST 800-53 Rev 4 security controls.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of NIST 800-37 Risk Management Framework.
• Experience with a Governance, Risk and Compliance tool (e.g., Xacta, RSA Archer, CSAM or eMASS).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced level cybersecurity certification (e.g., CompTIA CISM, ISC2 CISSP)
• In-depth knowledge of applying, selecting and testing the NIST 800-53 Rev 5 security controls

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Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. DSA requires background checks , where permitted , by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.

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