Job Description
Responsibilities & Qualifications We are seeking a Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Defense Logistics Agency team. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience 5+ years of relevant experience supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes. Experience supporting DoD cybersecurity programs and authorization processes. Experience assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large, complex enterprise environments. Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity policies, procedures, and authorization requirements. Knowledge of cybersecurity considerations for Cloud technologies, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), warehouse execution systems, and Operational Technology (OT) environments. Certifications CSSP Analyst Certification Clearance Top Secret - IT-I Critical security clearance, Tier 5 investigation. RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities supporting Department of Defense (DoD) information systems. Support the implementation and execution of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for the authorization of information systems. Conduct security control assessments and evaluate compliance with NIST SP 800-53 security controls and DoD cybersecurity requirements. Provide technical guidance and subject matter expertise for systems undergoing the authorization process. Analyze vulnerabilities and determine applicable severity values for identified security control deficiencies. Assess the potential impact of vulnerabilities on a system’s current or future authorization status. Support authorization package development and review to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies. Evaluate cybersecurity posture across complex IT infrastructures consisting of multiple enclaves, AIS applications, and outsourced IT processes. Provide cybersecurity expertise related t
