Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

1 month ago
Contract
Senior
Cybersecurity
Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group

Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group

Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group provides advanced technology solutions and consulting services to the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and corporate clients, specializing in areas such as information management, ERP implementation, cloud mi...

Internet Software & Services
11-50
Founded 2005

Description

  • Serve as the subject matter expert for Assessment and Authorization activities and ensure compliance with DoD and NIST requirements.
  • Perform Risk Management Framework activities, including control assessments, documentation review, and risk analysis.
  • Apply NIST SP 800-53 security controls across large, complex IT environments with multiple enclaves, applications, and outsourced services.
  • Identify vulnerabilities, determine severity, and assess the mission and authorization impact of security findings.
  • Conduct comprehensive authorization reviews for enterprise-level systems and environments.
  • Brief senior leadership on RMF progress, findings, risks, and recommended courses of action.
  • Support the development, implementation, and refinement of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and processes aligned with DoD requirements.
  • Apply cybersecurity expertise to emerging technologies such as cloud services, Industrial Control Systems, warehouse execution systems, and Operational Technology.
  • Evaluate and apply cybersecurity controls for hybrid cloud, edge computing, and IoT-related architectures.

Requirements

  • Active Secret clearance is required.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST Assessment & Authorization (A&A) experience.
  • Experience supporting DoD cybersecurity for enterprise-level systems.
  • Demonstrated experience assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large, complex organizations.
  • Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity policies, procedures, and the DoD authorization process.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity considerations for emerging technologies, including cloud, ICS, OT, and related systems.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries for full-time salaried employees.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
  • SIMPLE IRA with company match.
  • Federal holidays.
  • Vacation and sick leave.
  • $500 referral bonus through the Candidate Referral Program.

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