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Mission Technologies, a division of HII · 2 days ago

Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Specialist

Hanscom AFB, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $175K/yr

2+ years exp

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a talented Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Specialist to support the Air Force Cloud and DevSecOps environment. The role involves conducting cybersecurity assessments, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance security posture.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Cloud Security: This role will serve as the senior cloud security practitioner in the group. A wide variety of experiences in DevSecOps, cloud engineering, or cloud compliance is necessary. Ability to apply both DoD best practices such as the Cloud Security Requirements Guide and Secure Cloud Computing Architecture is critical. Ability to provide analysis of cloud architecture based on these policies is critical

Assessment: Conduct independent cybersecurity assessments of assigned programs, adhering to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Air Force policies. Perform technical testing and validation of cybersecurity posture, based on government and industry best practices, and the implementation of cybersecurity controls. Identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies to strengthen overall security posture

Authorization: Document assessment findings in a comprehensive Security Assessment Report (SAR). Analyze vulnerability and threat information to identify and enumerate risks. Develop and deliver concise risk reports and briefings to the Authorizing Official and program leadership, ensuring stakeholders understand potential impacts and recommended mitigations. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement effective risk mitigation plans

Provide guidance and support to clients on cybersecurity best practices for their cloud environments. Knowledge of CIS Cloud Security Benchmarks is important for ensuring proper cloud configuration hardening. Ability to use console, parse json, and work towards automating compliance checks is ideal

Utilize industry-leading security tools to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. Proficiency in cloud native security tools such as AWS Security Hub, Guard Duty, Microsoft Defender or Sentinel

Collaborate effectively with system owners, developers, and stakeholders. Build strong working relationships to ensure security is integrated throughout the system development lifecycle

Communicate technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings and reports to senior management, effectively communicating complex technical topics

Produce high-quality technical documentation. Develop clear, understandable, and actionable reports on diverse technical security and policy issues

Qualification

Cloud SecurityCybersecurity AssessmentsRisk Management FrameworkAWS Security HubCIS Cloud Security BenchmarksDoD 8140 / 8570 certificationVulnerability ManagementTechnical DocumentationCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Experience with one or more cloud providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP, or OCI is essential; familiarity with government cloud environments (e.g., Cloud One or CloudWorks) is a plus

Ability to apply both DoD best practices such as the Cloud Security Requirements Guide and Secure Cloud Computing Architecture is critical

Ability to provide analysis of cloud architecture based on these policies is critical

Conduct independent cybersecurity assessments of assigned programs, adhering to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Air Force policies

Perform technical testing and validation of cybersecurity posture, based on government and industry best practices, and the implementation of cybersecurity controls

Identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies to strengthen overall security posture

Document assessment findings in a comprehensive Security Assessment Report (SAR)

Analyze vulnerability and threat information to identify and enumerate risks

Develop and deliver concise risk reports and briefings to the Authorizing Official and program leadership, ensuring stakeholders understand potential impacts and recommended mitigations

Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement effective risk mitigation plans

Provide guidance and support to clients on cybersecurity best practices for their cloud environments

Knowledge of CIS Cloud Security Benchmarks is important for ensuring proper cloud configuration hardening

Ability to use console, parse json, and work towards automating compliance checks is ideal

Utilize industry-leading security tools to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities

Proficiency in cloud native security tools such as AWS Security Hub, Guard Duty, Microsoft Defender or Sentinel

Collaborate effectively with system owners, developers, and stakeholders

Build strong working relationships to ensure security is integrated throughout the system development lifecycle

Communicate technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences

Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings and reports to senior management, effectively communicating complex technical topics

Produce high-quality technical documentation

Develop clear, understandable, and actionable reports on diverse technical security and policy issues

Strong understanding of information security principles: access control, authentication, system hardening, vulnerability management, and data protection

Practical IT experience across a range of environments and technologies such as Windows and Linux operating systems, containerized platforms, cloud services, and DevSecOps practice

A Secret clearance is required

Must be able to work on customer site at Hanscom AFB and HII office in Concord, MA

Travel estimated at 10% could be required

Cloud Engineer 2 - 2 years' experience with Bachelor's in related field; or High School Diploma and 6 years relevant experience

Cloud Engineer 3 - 5 years' experience with Bachelor's in related field; or High School Diploma and 9 years relevant experience

Cloud Engineer 4 - 9 years' experience with Bachelor's in related field; or High School Diploma and 13 years relevant experience