GRC Specialist
Arlington, VA

Job Description

Overview

The Ambit Group is a Woman-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business providing management services to the public and private sectors. Our motto is "We get the mission of government done. Smarter. Faster. And cheaper."

We embody the name of the firm in our culture. Our ambit, or sphere of influence, is one in which all members have a voice and all are committed to outcomes. We understand that work, family and community co-exist, when any element is out of balance, all suffer. Our policies are family-centric, provide flexible work schedules, job sharing and cross-training that meet client requirements and support our employees. We focus on more than the task at hand, we focus on the entirety of our ambit. There is no job too large and no task too low - we function as ONE.

We are currently seeking a GRC Specialist to support the Governance, Risk and Compliance capabilities in the cybersecurity area for our federal client. In this role you will utilize your experience as a Cyber professional to provide policy, program and risk management support to our federal client. You will support the client's activities related to FISMA compliance and security policies and procedures, in the client agency. This position is part of a large, business analysis and management support services contract for a federal civilian agency and is based on our client site in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

* Interface with cyber security and technical subject matter experts to gather information to inform policy statements, and develop/update organizational policies accordingly.
* Use your experience with the NIST 800 series publications to maintain and update security policies, technical guidance and SOPs.
* Develop System Security artifacts including but not limited to: Security Profiles, Privacy Impact Assessments, System Security Plans, Risk Assessments, and Waivers
* Process Security MOA's and ISAs including developing documents, tracking and routing to appropriate POCs for review and signature
* Assist Information Security Manager in managing the waiver process including recommending mitigation strategies, identifying compensating controls, and documenting waivers
* Provide planning, documentation, logistics, and execution support for cyber security and risk management meetings.
* Develop reports for, monitor, and track status of Acceptance of Risk (AOR) requests.
* Monitor and track status of user security training completion.
* Support audit-related data calls, compile and record audit responses; track audit findings to resolution.
* Mitigate security audit findings including but not limited to audits conducted by OIG and GAO.
* Develop and update management level reports and dashboards.
* Contribute to the ATO process for new client systems and/or major upgrades including developing and updating documentation
* Lend cybersecurity and risk management expertise to a diverse set of enterprise programs and initiatives.
* Research, review, monitor, and report on industry best practices, latest cyber security developments and trends, standards, and guidelines, and apply these to the Federal environment.
* Identify and implement process improvement initiatives that contribute to and enhance the efficacy of the client's Information Security Program

Qualifications

* Direct experience with FISMA/NIST 800 series publications is required.
* Direct experience with NIST 800-53 rev.4
* Direct experience with NIST 800-37 rev. 2 (RMF)
* Experience working with Federal clients
* Familiarity with and experience assisting Federal agencies implement and align organizational security policies and practices to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policies and directives
* Strong writing skills
* Familiarity with Audits, ATO process, Vendor Risk Management
* Bachelor's degree with 5+ years' experience in Cybersecurity and risk management best practices

Preferred Skills/Experience:

* Certifications that are strongly preferred (not required): PMP, CISA, CISSP, CISM and/or other security certifications
* Experience developing or analyzing security policy.
* Experience in designing and implementing security standards and best practices.
* Hands-on experience using OpenFISMA® to tracking audit findings
* Hands-on experience in establishing and maturing an organization's Security Program
* Program/project management experience

Professional Skills:

* Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making capabilities.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Proven track record of providing high quality professional services to Information Security Managers
* Demonstrated history of positive customer-oriented interactions.
* Aptitude for working autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize according to changing circumstances.

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