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Leidos · 1 month ago

Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Analyst

Ashburn, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $157K/yr

4+ years exp

Leidos is a company focused on providing innovative solutions for government and commercial clients. They are seeking an Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Analyst to evaluate CBP Information Systems for security compliance and to ensure they meet operational standards within the CBP network.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conducting formal assessments and deciding whether the system is authorized to operate

Conducting a formal assessment of the system’s security posture

Evaluating whether security controls meet established standards and are functioning effectively

Documenting results and making recommendations for improving security

Recommending whether the system should be authorized to operate based on assessment outcomes

Ensuring that the system has the necessary security controls to minimize risks

Qualification

NIST Risk Management FrameworkInformation AssuranceInformation SecurityCompTIA CASP+CISSPCISACritical analysisCommunication skillsProject managementWriting skills

Required

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree coupled with 4-8 years' experience in the Information Technology, Computer Science, IT, Information/Cyber Security field from an accredited college or university arena or Master's Degree with 1+ years of relevant experience

Superior writing, communication and critical analysis skills

Deep understanding of Information Assurance, Information Technology and Information Management concepts, processes and procedures

Experience with supporting the delivery of large and complex projects on time and within budget in government organizations

Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as an ISSO supporting major federal information systems/applications

Working knowledge of the following policies: NIST SP 800-37, Rev 2, Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations: A System Life Cycle Approach for Security and Privacy, DHS 4300A Policy and Handbook, CBP Information Systems Security Policies and Procedures Handbook (HB 1400-05D)

Must be a US Citizen