POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking an ATO System Steward 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.  As the information security subject matter expert you will perform detail-oriented system documentation and updates and collaborate closely with system owners and ISSOs to execute ATO support duties. You'll work with your client to translate security concepts into actionable implementable solution recommendations to help the client make informed security decisions. This position is open to remote delivery anywhere within the U.S., including the District of Columbia. LOCATION(S): Remote, Anywhere, US. Candidates from HUBZones preferred.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY: Eligible to work for any employer in the United States without requiring sponsorship. Sponsorship is not available currently.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline with 10 years of experience OR 18 years of relevant experience may be substituted for education.

CLEARANCE: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

• 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 stakeholders.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with the Veterans Affairs
• Navy Validator Experience
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
• Public Trust

ABOUT US:

VetCentric is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government.  We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, supply chain & logistics management, strategy, business analytics, and IT services such as system design, continuous improvement, virtualization, and data center management.  VetCentric is an SBA certified HUBZone company and VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We operate in 15 states with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. ​

COMPANY PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits
• 15 days of leave and 11 days of paid Federal Holidays  
• 401(k) with a matching plan
• Annual training budget
• Fantastic company culture

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