Career Center
Washington, DC

Job Description

ECS is seeking a Security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) SME Support I to work in our Washington, D.C. office.

Job Description:

The Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert provides subject matter expertise for cybersecurity and trusted system technology. Assists in the application of advanced technical knowledge and analysis of specialized functional areas in task requirements to develop solutions to complex problems. Researches, writes and reviews disposition feedback and finalizes recommendations regarding cyber security policy, assessment and authorization (A&A) activities, security assessment reports, and security engineering practices and processes. Conducts research and writes risk assessment reports to include risk thresholds, evaluation, and scoring. Supports analysis of the findings and provides expert technical guidance for mitigation strategies, including implementation advice on the cybersecurity risk findings and other complex problems.

Required Skills:

* Industry recognized certification such as CISSP or equivalent
* Top Secret (TS) clearance with ability to access Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
* Possess a minimum of 5 years' experience performing IT security assessments and reporting
* Experience interpreting assessment findings and tracking the mitigation and remediation of findings in a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) document

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 2300+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.