FISMA Analyst

We have an outstanding Contract to Hire position for aFISMA Analystto join a leading Company located in theWashington, DCsurrounding area.

Pay Rate Range is $ 66.81 - $71.58

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Join our dynamic team as a FISMA Analyst and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cybersecurity and compliance across multiple cutting-edge technology projects. In this critical role, you will be at the forefront of ensuring our Privileged Account Management (PAM), Trusted Internet Computing 3.0 (TIC 3.0), Internet Protocol v6 (IPv6), and Identity Lifecycle Management (ILM) initiatives meet FISMA compliance standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in federal information security policies and standards to make a tangible impact on the security posture of our technology solutions. Dive into a world where your work directly contributes to the advancement and resilience of our information systems, offering you unparalleled growth, learning opportunities, and the chance to be part of a team committed to excellence in cybersecurity and compliance. If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to tackle some of the most challenging and rewarding projects in the field, we invite you to apply for the role of FISMA Analyst with us.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for managing and overseeing the audit remediation team in performing project tasks and deliverables, supporting activities such as vulnerability identification and remediations

• Creates and establishes new standards and procedures and translates high-level work plans into detailed assignments for team members

• Monitors and tracks the progress of project and work plan

• This family designs, develops, or recommends integrated security systems and physical control solutions that will ensure proprietary/confidential data and systems are protected

• Provides technical engineering services for the support of integrated security systems and solutions to manage information-related risks

• Participates with the client in the strategic design process to translate security and business requirements into technical designs

• Configures and validates secure systems and physical controls, and tests security products and systems to detect security weakness

• Receives assignments in the form of objectives and establishes goals to meet objectives

• Work is reviewed and measured based on meeting objectives and schedules

• Establishes and recommends changes to policies which affect subordinate organization(s)

• Provides guidance to others to achieve goals in accordance with established policies

• Works on complex problems where analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors

• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

• Contributions are usually limited to assignment-related activities

• Decisions or failure to achieve results may cause severe adverse business/schedule impact

• May interact with senior management on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers

• Requires the ability to change the thinking of or gain acceptance of others in sensitive situations

• May be responsible for the technical direction, leadership, and training of less experienced staff

• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures for new assignments

• Having complete knowledge of this field and being able to handle seldom and unusual occurring job events

• Ability to complete complex and difficult assignments

Basic Hiring Criteria :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in fields such as Computer Engineering, IT Operations, Cybersecurity, or FISMA compliance, underscoring a robust foundation in the principles underpinning this role

• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder who has resided in the U.S. for at least 3 years and has the ability to obtain a public trust

• Minimum 8 years of related experience managing and overseeing project details and deliverables, with a minimum of 3 years experience managing projects performing vulnerability assessment for the federal government

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in conducting and responding to FISMA audits, showcasing expertise in navigating the complexities of compliance evaluations with precision and confidence

• Minimum 5 years of experience serving as a compliance tester/auditor, with a focus on ensuring strict alignment with FISMA, NIST, and related standards, illustrating a commitment to maintaining the highest levels of security and compliance

• Minimum 5 years of experience in supporting a FedRAMP-hybrid environment from an Enterprise Infrastructure perspective, demonstrating the ability to navigate and enhance cloud and infrastructure security frameworks

• Minimum 5 years of experience in supporting the compilation (assessment, preparation, delivery) of Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages for FISMA systems, ensuring systems meet all necessary security requirements for operation

• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M), including their development, execution, reporting, and closure, highlighting a strategic approach to mitigating vulnerabilities and enhancing system security

Desired Qualifications :

• CISA, CISSP, GSNA, and/or CRICS-certified

• Demonstrated ability to ensure that project implementations under the scope of this Task Order fully adhere to FISMA compliance standards, leveraging in-depth knowledge of federal information security policies

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance