Position: ATO System Steward / Cyber Security Engineer
Location: 100% Remote Role
Duration: Contract, Long Term
LCAT: Cyber Security Engineer
Required Education Level: Bachelors
Required Degree: computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline is required.
Required Years Experience: 10
Substitution Criteria: 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education
Location: Remote
We have a few Contingent roles awaiting final approval but we expect approval this week and so we are starting tech discussions. Please note this is a senior level role where we expect candidates to have hands on experience handling all steps of the ATO process for multiple packages at same time as well as experience working IN the eMASS tool working documentation. They will be expected to work independently.
As an ATO System Stewardon our team, youll use your experience to work with the Veterans Affairs (VA) to discover and mitigate their cybersecurity risks, understand and apply policies to address requests for information on cyber best practices, conduct risk assessments for specialized devices, support ATO activities for RMF steps 0-6, and provide information system security expertise to ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for information systems. You will perform very detail-oriented system documentation and updates and collaborate closely with system owners and ISSOs to execute ATO support duties. Youll work with your client to translate security concepts into actionable implementable solution recommendations to help the client make informed security decisions. This is your opportunity to act as an information security subject matter expert while broadening your skills in cybersecurity. This position is open to remote delivery anywhere within the U.S., to include the District of Columbia.
Must Have
Experience with managing complex system records in the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) tool
Experience with supporting system Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and creating artifacts, control implementation details, and POAMs
Experience with Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM), RMF automation, and Comply to Connect
Experience with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) security controls, the Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) security documentation tool, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and security compliance processes
Experience with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) criteria
Ability to facilitate meetings, analyze authorization documents and associated artifacts against authorization requirements to identify gaps, establish a schedule to address outstanding authorization requirements, and coordinate directly with system team stakeholder
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
HS diploma or GED and 18+ years of relevant work experience or BS degree in CS, IT, or Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience
Nice To Have
Experience with the VA
Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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