Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Systems Engineer (ISSE)

Job Type
Full-time
Description
G-Force Solutions, is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed professional to fill the role of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Systems Engineer (ISSE) on our team in Chantilly, VA. This role will serve as the technical lead to guide multiple development and technical projects through the security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process. The A&A Systems Engineer will support broad application A&A portfolio efforts, assisted by technical teams, to develop comprehensive accreditation packages. The A&A Systems Engineer will work with approving officials to gain approvals through submission, POA&M reconciliation, and security relevant changes. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills as well as high-level proficiency in leading Technical Exchange Meetings to define systems and system security boundaries.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related or an additional 6 years of experience in lieu of degree • Experience preparing systems security plans, risk assessment reports, customer responsibility matrices, and security incident response standard operating procedures (SOPs) • Experience preparing security assessment criteria for development teams to comply with all A&A requirements • Experience briefing customers to guide Accreditation activities • Demonstrated ability to convey technical information to non-technical individuals via formal and informal briefings and Technical Exchange Meetings • A high level understanding of Cloud solutions such as Amazon, Microsoft, or Google • Experience developing and refining application development details into Critical Control matrices • Proficiency in ICD 503 compliance
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience with the XACTA 360 tool
• Information Systems Security Engineer/Officer (ISSE/ISSO) experience
• Knowledge of NIST 800 series security documentation
Clearance Requirement:
TS/SCI with FS polygraph
G-Force Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.