Cybersecurity Information Assurance Security Assessor

Job Description

What We’re Seeking:

We are seeking a full-time Cybersecurity Information Assurance Security Assessor to provide support on our Defense Enterprise Office Solution (DEOS) Cloud Service contract.

Location(s): This position is a combination of remote (20%) and onsite (80%) support at either Crystal City, VA or Ft. George Meade, MD.

Responsibilities

Provide cybersecurity support and guidance for overall confidentiality, availability, and integrity of capabilities in Microsoft Azure environments. This role works closely with the Government Cybersecurity Lead, as well as the other areas supporting the customer (e.g. Engineering, Operations) and is expected to represent the customer in various briefings and meetings with senior leadership.

Participate in risk assessment during the Accreditation and Authorization process.

Design, develop, test, implement, and integrate information assurance architecture, system, or system components.

Participate in information systems risk assessments and design security measures to mitigate identified risks.

Ensure the architecture and design of DoD information systems (IS) are functional and secure.

As necessary, design and develop IA or IA enabled products, interface specifications, and approaches to secure the environment.

Utilize experience and judgment to plan and accomplish the organization's security related goals.

Support system or network designs that encompass multiple boundaries to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements.

Report to IA issues with separate reporting to other senior management for network operational requirements, as necessary.

Provide support services for protecting the DoDIN from cyber threats, both foreign and domestic, using cybersecurity systems, in combination with Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTP) and information sharing with DOD, DHS, and other federal agencies.

Support cyber threat hunt initiatives to search for signs of malicious activities or security vulnerabilities within an organization’s network or digital infrastructure.

Conduct thorough investigations of security incidents and provide high quality reports on findings and strategies of mitigation.

Required Qualifications:

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI or TS and SCI eligible.

Industry Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (i.e., CCNA, CompTIA Security+ CE or similar).

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or 8+ years related experience in the cybersecurity field.

Must have 3+ years’ experience supporting Microsoft Azure in a large-scale environment

Must understand Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications Systems (JWICS) and enhanced security requirements and accreditation process.

Expert knowledge of commonly used cybersecurity systems to include, but not limited to, DoD Host Based Security System (HBSS), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring (CMRS), Joint Incident Management System (JIMS), Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) and DHS Information Assurance Compliance System (IACS).

Experience in cybersecurity programs policies and implementation for Department of Defense (DoD) impact level 6 and impact level 7.

Expert knowledge implementing heightened security controls for sensitive systems (i.e., AC, PE, IA, AU and PS).

Experience in Cyber Network Defense (CND) / Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) as required to meet DOD Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program (DOD 8570.01-M) Security Categorization and Control Selection for National Security Systems (CNSSI 1253) and Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations (NIST 800-53) standards

Experience with Azure Sentinel, Lighthouse and Defender ATP

Experience with DoD RMF process, ACAS and HBSS

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

IAT Level III (CISSP, CASP CE, CCNP, CISA)

Experience with accrediting commercial cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Experience with Agile software development

About Us

Founded in 2021, TechParadigm Inc. is a minority, veteran-owned business that focuses on understanding our customer’s core mission/business goals. With that understanding, we help customers navigate technology solutions that meet those goals.

More About This Job

Pay: The salary + incentive pay mix for this position ranges between $110,000 - $150,000, negotiable, based on benefits you choose.

Benefits:

Medical, Vision, and Dental (Premiums 100% paid by us)

Opportunity to participate in a 401(k) safe harbor savings plan

Up to 3 weeks (120 hours) of Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance, up to current year’s employer contribution limit

Full-time