Sr. IT Security A&A Specialist (Lead) (15.10)

OCT Consulting, LLC is an SBA-certified, 8(a) small business management and technology consulting firm that provides support to Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

OCT is currently looking for a Sr. IT Security A&A Specialist (Lead).  This position is contingent upon contract award.

The Ideal candidate will have experience with IT tools, systems, and reporting mechanisms and requirements for A&A and experience in information assurance, e.g., accreditation, security testing and evaluation.

Role:

• Participate in the assessment of low, moderate, and high impact information systems to include

Cloud service offerings.

• Complete comprehensive test plans for identified security controls following NIST 800-53a,

Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) guidance, and/or agency-

specific guidance.

• Produce complete, accurate, and timely findings reports using client defined templates.
• Review and analyze needed updates to existing set of security documents (e.g., system

boundaries, privacy impact assessments (PIAs), system security plans (SSP), risk assessments

(RA), memoranda of understanding, interconnection security agreements, contingency plans

(CP), etc.)

• Maintain currency on latest security vulnerabilities and options for mitigation.

• Develop risk mitigations and recommendations for identified security assessment findings.

• Review system categorization and associated controls. Maintain currency in federal

cybersecurity policy, e.g., Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum, NIST Special

Publications, and FedRAMP.

Requirements

• 10+ years experience with NIST RMF.

• Team Lead experience

• Experience. Proficient in all steps in the RMF framework, expert in NIST special publications such

as 800-53 & 800-17.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• At least one of the following certifications: CAP, GIAC, GSLC, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or CASP.

• Current Public Trust Clearance.

Benefits

Benefits

The position includes competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits:

·        Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

·        Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer matching contributions.

·        Paid Time Off

·        Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits

·        Training Benefits

Salary: $125,000-145,000 to commensurate with experience, education, etc.

About OCT

OCT Consulting LLC is a certified SBA 8(a), minority owned, small, disadvantaged business providing professional services and Information technology solutions to the federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the advantage of agility in operations along with a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major federal government agencies.

OCT is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. OCT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.