Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization – Subject Matter Expert

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Acts as a cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) regarding the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of information systems along with all related cybersecurity policies and procedures.

• Implements DoW/DLA cybersecurity protocols to authorize information systems, sustain the authorization of information systems, or serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for systems in the authorization process.

• Possesses knowledge of how security controls outlined in NIST 800-53 relate to the assessment and authorization process for a large organization’s IT infrastructure, such as DLA, which includes a combination of large and small enclaves, Cloud Hosted Services, Operational Technology, AIS applications, and outsourced IT processes.

• Evaluates the residual risk of an identified vulnerability (e.g., non-compliant security control) and assesses the potential impacts on the system's current or future authorization.

• Updates senior management on the status or findings of an information system involved in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Certification and Accreditation (C&A).

• In-depth understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the NIST Certification & Accreditation (C&A) processes.

• Background in DoD or Federal Government cybersecurity initiatives.

• Experience in assessing security controls and performing authorization reviews for large, complex information systems.

• Current DoD 8570/8140 approved IAM Level III certification.

• Active Secret clearance, adjudicated within the past five (5) years.

🏝️ Benefits

• B&A proudly provides three comprehensive medical plans for individuals and families to full-time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.

• Alongside these benefits, B&A employees receive paid time off, B&A-sponsored training and certification opportunities, pet insurance, commuter transit benefits, and a complimentary subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).

• B&A’s 401(k) plan is accessible to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

• B&A has initiated several programs aimed at enhancing employee engagement, wellness, and support, including: The B&A Cares program featuring 30/60/90-day wellness check-ins, personal development, financial management, stress management seminars, and more.

• A structured mentorship program.

• Opportunities for job shadowing and cross-training.

• Brand Ambassador program.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources including counseling, legal advice, financial planning, and more.

• Monthly team-building events.

• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more.