Authorizing Official Designated Representative

Authorizing Official Designated Representative (AODR)

As the Authorizing Official (AODR) you will provide cybersecurity support to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in St. Louis, MO. You will award authorization to operate (ATO) for systems and/or networks based on the determination of acceptable risk.

Clearance Requirement

• Must have an active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Manage and approve accreditation packages (e.g., ISO/IEC 15026-2).
• Establish acceptable limits for the software application, network, or system.
• Review authorization and assurance documents to confirm that the level of risk is within acceptable limits for each software application, system, and network.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Certification Requirements:
• Jr:
  Must be IAT Level II (Security+) compliant.
• Mid:
  Must have IAM Level II (CAP, CASP, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO, or HCISPP) certification.
• Sr.:
  Must be IAM Level III compliant (CISM, CISSP, etc.) for the Sr. role.
• Three (3) years of full-time professional experience in establishing, implementing, and tracking project plans (more experience required for Sr. level openings).
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles and tools.
• Knowledge of the Security Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Assessment and Authorization process.
• Knowledge of IT security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, DMZ, encryption).
• Skill in discerning the protection needs (i.e., security controls) of information systems and networks.
• Skill to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements.
• Ability to coordinate cyber operations with other organization functions or support activities.

Physical Demands and Expectations

• Regular physical activity including walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 15 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sitting.
• Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance.
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment.

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR

• 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that LCE take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state law.
  
  In addition, LCE will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. LCE shall also abide by the requirements of 29 CFR Part 471, Appendix
  
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