Security Controls Assessor Representative

Description Job Description:Ranked first in Government IT and systems integration, Leidos brings decades of experience leading large-scale mission-critical network IT programs. We're looking for visionaries and enablers to help us deliver game changing results. Leidos is seeking qualified candidates in a proposal effort to join our Engineering and Technical Support team, who will manage enterprise operations and deliver IT architecture modernization in support of the Department of the Navy. If awarded to Leidos, positions would be available in the Washington, DC Metro area and other locations across the US and abroad. We offer competitive compensation, retirement and paid leave packages, health and wellness programs, career development trainings and certifications, income protection, employee stock purchase plans, and family benefits. We are looking for top talented individuals with expertise and experience as a:SCI Security Controls Assessor Representative and Liaison Support.Primary Responsibilities (For Level I) Responsible for administration, support, and assistance to the Delegated Authorizing Official (DAO), DAO Representatives, the Security Control Assessor (SCA), SCA Representatives, Information Systems Security Managers (ISSM), Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Program Offices, and Security Engineers. Functions as an advisor on all matters pertaining to: CS/IA customer service; SCI system assessment support via automated systems; Authorization to Operate (ATO) package development, review, and processing; and reviewing naval message traffic. Support shall comply with all relevant policy and guidance to include but are not limited to FISMA, ICD 503, DJSIG, and ICS 500-18 along with additional community guidance.Liaise for all Navy SCI Assessment and Testing inquiries, communication with a variety of organizations worldwide via e-mail, phone, and official correspondence.Confer with SCA Representatives to assess, discuss, and provide guidance to customers on NAVINTEL CS/IA SCI Risk Management Framework requirements.(For Level 3) The SCA Rep will work in a dynamic environment to review and perform testing on client information systems, resulting in a complete risk assessment document in the form of a Security Assessment Report (SAR). Additionally, the SCA Rep will provide administration, support, and assistance to the Delegated Authorizing Official (DAO), DAO Representatives, the Security Control Assessor (SCA), Information Systems Security Managers ISSM), Information Assurance Managers (IAM), Information Assurance Officers (IAO), Program Offices, and Security Engineers as warranted.The SCA Rep will advise on all matters pertaining to IA/CS, with experience establishing and managing A&A teams, and adapting industry , DoD, and IC standards to create best practices; Use databases e.g. Xacta tool for Authorization to Operate (ATO) artifact review, and process and review Naval message traffic. Review and process Interim Authority to Test (IATT) as well as Baseline Change Requests. Participate in weekly systems overview presentations by customers to the NAVINTEL IA DAO.Primary ResponsibilitiesReview information systems for compliance with applicable Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) and other directives/guidance and make recommendations to the DAO.Provide IS security advice and guidance in accordance with applicable ICD and other directives and guidance to Government and DoD partners for the protections of data at all classification levels.Minimum Requirements

• Must have an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelors Degree in IT, IA ore related field with 1 or more years of relevant experience of A&A experience with lCD-503, and/or NIST Framework ; or a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in lieu of degree (Level I). For Level 3; Bachelors Degree in IT, IA, or related field with a minimum of 10 years of A&A experience with lCD-503, and/or NIST Framework; 3 Years of Project Management experience.
• Be experienced with the (DoD), (DISA), (NNWC), DoDIIS, and IC tools, systems, and reporting mechanisms and requirements for A&A. Have extensive experience and education in information assurance, e.g., accreditation, security testing and evaluation. Knowledge of the DoD, IC, and national level system security initiatives and secure Information/(LAN)/WAN) technologies. Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Exemplary results-oriented interpersonal and customer relations expertise. Effective oral and written communication skills.
• All Contractor personnel of the DOD Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, DOD 8570.01-M, MUST meet the requirements of DOD 8570.01-M, prior to employment, by having one of the certifications that relate to the functions of their assigned positions (it does not have to be CISSP; i.e. other certifications such as CAP, GSLC, CISM, etc. may meet the requirements).