Senior Cybersecurity Risk Management Analyst

Evolver Federal is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Risk Management Analyst to support its Federal client in Springfield, VA in managing a portfolio of systems participating in Ongoing Authorization/ Continuous ATO. This role will ensure compliance with established guidance/processes for Ongoing Authorization (OA) including but not limited to: developing and reviewing security documentation in support of the OA process and compiling related security packages for submission, validating control sets for testing, and conducing internal compliance reviews of assigned systems processes, as well as develop various compliance reports relating to all areas of risk and compliance.

The successful candidate will have previous experience managing a Federal Government Ongoing Authorization Program or previous experience as an ISSO with assigned systems participating in Ongoing Authorization/ Continuous ATO Program. The candidate will also have experience with FISMA metrics and in reviewing and analyzing data output from scanning tools for the purposes of identifying risks and trends at the enterprise level in support of continuous monitoring and drive remediation efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Provide security SME-level input to working groups to improve FISMA metrics and continuous monitoring processes.
• Advise on architectural requirements for system/network security, Active Directory, application integration, and system hierarchy.
• Analyze data from continuous monitoring, configuration, vulnerability, asset, and software management tool output to identify security trends and risks.
• Support risk mitigation through performance analysis and anomaly detection.
• Guide System Team stakeholders on OA processes and ensure compliance with OA Methodology.
• Perform document reviews for all security documentation in support of initial authorization, reauthorization, and ongoing Security Authorization packages, as well as compile and prepare authorization packages.
• Conduct monthly reviews and annual assessments of OA systems.
• Validate system control assessment test plans and ensure control testing is in alignment with OA assessment frequency requirements.
• Organize and lead monthly Organizational Risk Management Board (ORMB) meetings, including preparing and distributing meeting minutes.
• Develop, maintain, and make recommendations for enhancing Cybersecurity Policies.
• Develop, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and make recommendations for new processes and/or SOPs needed to mature and improve Government Programs.
• Apply knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls and recommend appropriate allocation to support OA/ Continuous ATO.
• Communicate clearly with system owners, developers, and executive leadership on various cybersecurity, risk and compliance topics, including providing recommendations on system and network security architecture, Active Directory integration, and application security.
• Coordinate, schedule, develop agendas, and facilitate meetings for large governance groups and working groups comprised of all levels of government and contractor stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Government.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Basic Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience with Bachelor's Degree or 10 years of overall related experience in a relevant field
• 5 years of experience with NIST 800-37, experience that can span across a subset, or all, of the steps within the Risk Management Framework.
• 1 year of experience assessing security controls in accordance with NIST 800-53 in support of the Federal Government to include evaluating and validating security control implementation.
• Must have a current Active Secret clearance
• 1 year of experience with NIST SP 800-53, 800-37 or DHS 4300A/B
• 1 year of experience with FISMA metrics, and security compliance.
• 3 years of experience executing continuous monitoring activities, including those supporting vulnerability management and configuration management.
• 3 years of experience with government GRC tools such as Archer, IACS, CSAM, etc.
• 5 years' experience managing/ supporting cybersecurity architecture and governance.
• Must have previous client-engagement experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience assessing security controls in accordance with NIST 800-53 in support of the Federal Government to include evaluating and validating security control implementation.
• 5 years of experience as an Information System Security Office (ISSO) in/ in support of the Federal government, developing and maintaining comprehensive security documentation in support of the Risk Management Framework, including, but not limited to: System Security Plans (SSPs) (Sections 1 & 2), Contingency Plans (CPs), Contingency Plan Tests (CPTs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), and Privacy Threshold Analyses (PIA), and Business Impact Assessments (BIAs).
• 3 years of experience as an Information System Security Office (ISSO) in/ in support of the Federal government, developing and maintaining comprehensive security documentation in support of the Risk Management Framework, including, but not limited to: System Security Plans (SSPs) (Sections 1 & 2), Contingency Plans (CPs), Contingency Plan Tests (CPTs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), and Privacy Threshold Analyses (PIA), and Business Impact Assessments (BIAs).
• Ability to schedule and lead meetings, including Working Groups and formal Governance Groups, with a diverse group of government and contractor stakeholders at various levels within the organization, including developing and maintaining agendas, meeting notes, and meeting records, including maintaining a repository of all meeting records.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via written and verbal communication in both formal and informal situations.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to Information Technology Project Managers, ISSOs, Application Developers, and Security Compliance Analysts, as well as non-technical POCs such as Branch Chiefs and Business System Owners.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in priorities, follow project schedules, meet established deadlines, and proactively communicate risks and issues to the Contractor PM and/or Federal Leads.
• Possess good listening skills and the ability to detect explicit and implicit needs and wants of the client.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment, prioritize multiple tasks, and problem solve under pressure of deadlines and resource constraints
• Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to apply them to the client/ contract workspace.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• DHS HQ or Component- level experience

Evolver Federal is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all job seekers. It is the policy of Evolver Federal not to discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, age, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic factors, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.

Actual salary will depend on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, market and work location. Evolver Federal offers competitive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies.