Security Auditor (Expert)Pueo Business Solutions

Description

Pueo is seeking a Security Auditor to join our unique team of multidisciplined experts onsite in McLean, VA. In this role you will regularly interface with all IC agency and DoD leadership. You will support the JCAP strategy, architecture, and roadmap requirements development to encompass all applicable aspects of DoD and IC requirements of Cyber Security and DIA and CIO’s vision and goals for enhancing Cyber Security across the JWICS Enterprise.

The ideal candidate should possess hands-on Risk Management Framework (RMF) / Assessment & Authorization (A&A) work experience relevant to the Security Auditor as well as experience with scanning/GRC tools.

In this role you will be assisting the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Chief Information Office (CIO), JWICS Program Division (CIO6) in the management and execution of the JWICS Connection Approval Program.

The Security Auditor will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

• Provide expertise in conducting Approval to Connect (ATC) activities requiring both technical and non-technical skills in assessing DIA JWICS customers’ request to connect their node to JWICS. ATC requires an understanding of DoD and IC Cybersecurity Polices, Regulations, Security Technical Security Implementation Guides (STIGs), and NIST RMF.
• Responsible for documentation and generating formal reports, briefs, circuit connection packages, that are used to assist organizations to acquire Approval To Connect while minimizing risk to JWICS.
• Interact with CIO entities, subscribers, and other stakeholders to ensure all subscriber connections meet the foundational requirements for compliance. These assessments are conducted in the broader context of the subscriber’s architecture and consider AO risk decisions.
• Evaluate and assess ATC data to highlight strategic efficiencies or tactical cyber-signatures. This will be used to provide recommendations focused on the maturity of ATCs CONMON, ATC, and POAM management processes to minimize risks to JWICS.
• Draft, coordinate, and collaborate on the development of technical documentation or cyber-profile assessments that communicate a connections risk to the JWICS enterprise.
• Collaborate with ATC stakeholders to ensure a connections cyber-security risks are communicated and clearly understood.
• Participate in the planning, execution, and reporting of ATC assessments and collaborating with subscribers to ensure vulnerability assessments are integrated with minimal supervision.
• Assist in preparation and organization of assessment deliverables – ATC foundational documents, Security Risk Assessments, and other compliance data.
• Communicate the impact of system risks and vulnerabilities verbally, through presentations and written deliverables.
• Stay updated on cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and emerging technologies, as well as Federal, DoD and IC Polices, recommending improvement actions and practices that enhances the JCAP and minimizes the risk to the JWICS Security posture.

Requirements

Minimum Required Qualification:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI Poly.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to the position in cybersecurity, computer science, software engineering, systems engineering, information systems, or a related technical discipline and 12 years of experience, or additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a completed degree for a total of 16+ years.
• Must possess one of the following IAT III Certification in compliance with DoD 8570.01-M and DoD Directive 8140 Cyberspace Workforce Management. (ex; CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP).
• Must be well versed in all Risk Management Framework control families and their application across the Intelligence and Department of Defense systems and networks. These families include, but are not limited to, Physical Security, Access Control, Incident Response, and other critical risk areas.
• Experience with one of the following cyber-security applications: TENABLE, TABLEAU, network mapping tools (i.e. Red seal).
• Expertise in information technology, analysis, management, and communications.
• Experience in SSP/SAR/POA&M/ATO ownership; NIST 800-series fluency.
• Experience in IC security policies.
• Ability to draft, coordinate, and finalize Standard Operating procedures, business process and workflow design, and manage their execution to consistently apply ATC, CONMON, and POA&M management activities.
• Familiar with a variety of cybersecurity concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Experience with scanning/GRC tools.
• Hands-on RMF / A&A experience relevant to Security Auditor.

Desired Qualifications:

• An active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and current CI poly.
• DIA ATC experience.
• 5 years of Systems Control Assessor experience
• 7 years’ experience working as a cybersecurity processional responsible focused on the implementation of cyber security controls.
• 8-years of cyber-security related experience or the equivalent combination of processional support, education, or professional training.
• Experience in scanning/GRC tools such as XACTA/eMASS, ACAS, STIGs; triage and remediation vs. risk acceptance.
• Strong independent work ethic (auditor mentality), exceptional oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work unsupervised.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills to interact with various stakeholders and team members effectively.

Salary Range Estimate:

Min $103,209– Max $165,872. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Pueo’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Pueo provides a variety of benefits to employees.

Pueo Overview:

Pueo is a National Security cyber company built to inspect, defend, harden, and continuously authorize the networks our customers depend on. We deliver mission-grade cybersecurity across defense, intelligence, homeland security, federal enterprise, and critical infrastructure. Our work connects mission-risk inspection, defensive cyber operations, continuous authorization, security engineering, and mission delivery through one accountable team.

Pueo EEO Statement:

Pueo is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Pueo takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.