Cybersecurity Systems Analyst (FedRAMP)

Job description

Location: Herndon, VA 20171 (1 day a week) Employment Type: FTE + Benefits Remote: 4 days a week Client is supporting the FedRAMP and FISMA authorization(s) of new Cloud Products and 3rd Party Applications into various cloud environments. This effort requires security assessment support, the knowledge/development of the appropriate security documentation (i.e., System Security Plan (SSP), plans and procedures), and ongoing continuous monitoring activities. Analysis of vulnerability scans Identify and assess Cloud System state, including vulnerabilities, RMF package status/accreditation model, PPS compliance, and patching, Cyber Security Vulnerability Assessments (CSVA) mechanisms. Demonstrate familiarity with current FedRAMP and NIST Security controls and technologies, including vulnerability management capabilities. Understand enterprise operating environments, including security posture, application environment, and associated security controls Understand/document information system specifications and security controls, including logical and physical diagrams, connectivity, communication, and data flow diagrams, both internal and external to the system. Gather information, architecture diagrams and implementation of the security controls through interfacing with the security engineering, operations and build teams Develop security documentation input of technical control implementation Understand the intent of the FedRAMP moderate security controls, FISMA security controls and communicate as needed Assist with the FedRAMP or FISMA authorization to include, but not limited to, prep of security engineering, build and operations teams through training and mock interviews, update implementation language in the security documentation and develop processes as required, and support FedRAMP PMO/ Agency / CISO requests Ability to respond effectively to customer’s concerns regarding ConMon activities Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / MIS / Information Technology, or equivalent experience in Information Security, Information Technology, or related technical discipline Minimum 5 years Information Technology experience Experience with Cloud technologies , especially AWS and Azure, desirable Experience with FedRAMP and/or other authorization processes and NIST risk management framework Execution and Analysis of vulnerability scans; such as but not limited to: Nessus/Security Center, WebInspect, etc. Familiarity with Splunk to execute queries, search/review data for impact. Experience in developing, evaluating, and implementing information security architectures, technologies, standards, and practices to secure applications and IT systems, desirable Flexible, self-motivated, and able to work independently in a fast paced environment Excellent communication skills and the proven ability to work effectively with all levels of IT and business management. Skill in preparing and making written and oral presentations of complex technical nature. Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple tasks U.S. Citizenship Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Entrusted by companies with challenging Cybersecurity and IT data management recruiting needs, Flex Staffing Resources identifies exceptional talent and cutting edge companies and brings them together.