Cyber Security Architect - secret clearance required

We are currently seeking a Cyber Security Architect for a long term contracting role located in Los Angeles, CA (6-12 months). This role requires a DoD/OPM Secret or Top-Secret clearance w/SCI eligibility and requires 25-50% domestic travel.This position is responsible for the creation, consultation, and ongoing assessment and authorization (A&A) documentation in compliance with Federal Cybersecurity policies and guidelines including DoD 8500, FISMA, and NIST 800-53 controls. Additionally, the Cyber Security Architect will evaluate information assurance compliance and coordinate program security documentation for various Federal customers.The Cyber RMF Architect is an industry recognized thought leader that has mastered multiple NIST/RMF practices. Provides insight and expertise on key solutions to best position CDWG's approach, preparation, and delivery of new and emerging solutions.Key Responsibilities• Serves as a subject matter expert to advise for RMF packages, strategies, and technical components to ensure compliance of NIST 800-53 security controls.• Serves in a technical leadership role that includes consulting on systems and their plans, design, development, implementation of projects focused on Cyber Security.• Perform Certification & Accreditation (C&A), System Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) as part of NIST SP 800 Risk Management Framework (RMF) system and application accreditation• Prepare Vulnerability Scanning test plans, coordinate testing, and conduct scans using Nessus, Foundstone, WebInspect, Hailstorm and other scan applications• Analyze vulnerability scan results for validation and root causeMinimum Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical degree or equivalent years of relevant military service• 8 years of Information Assurance/Cyber experience• 8 years of Federal and/or DoD experience• DoD/OPM Secret or Top-Secret Clearance w/ SCI eligibility• DoD 8570 level II IAT Level III (example: CISSP or equivalent).Other Requirements• Familiarity with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Secure Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs) • Experience with remediating identified Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) within DoD systems• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to details.• Abilities to work independently and to manage time effectively.• Effective communication skills with an appreciation for the appropriate ways to interact with managers, coworkers, customers and vendors• Willing to travel, 25% - 50% between the Los Angeles area and Washington, DC Preferred Qualifications• Ability to work off hours as necessary to meet clients' needs• Desirable: Security+, CEH, Linux+, AWS Certs, Redhat• Proven implementation and maintenance experience with Splunk and Elastic• Knowledge of compliance standards for the organization to include NIST 800-53 controls, RMF, 800-53, FEDRAMP, agency specific requirements and emerging IC/DoD polices for Cyber Security with a particular focus on Cross Domain Solutions Please send resumes directly to: Cheryl BlackSr. Recruitercheryl.black@themidtowngroup.com