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Cyber SETA - Delegated Authorizing Official Representative

Arcfield

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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Polygraph
IT - Security
Chantilly, VA (On-Site/Office)

Overview

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Responsibilities

Join Arcfield's rapidly expanding team of Cyber professionals on a program that will provide Cyber Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) core and non-core support in the areas of Cyber Security and Management to improve the Information Assurance (IA) posture of a national customer. Note: An offer for this position is contingent upon contract award.

The contracts' Core Capabilities are:

  • IA Management
  • Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) coordination and reporting
  • Risk Management Framework (RMF) application
  • IA compliance measurements and metrics
  • Assessment and Authorization (A&A)
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Cyber Defense support

The Delegated Authorizing Official Representative (DAO-R) provides support to the customer in Cyber Security. Daily tasks include, but not limited to:

  • Ensure adherence to ICD-503 and customer specific directives/policies through the lifecycle (RMF 1-6) of customer sponsored assets
  • Provide risk recommendations to the customer after reviewing sponsored asset overall risk posture as part of Authority to Operate (ATO) RMF process
  • Manage/track customer sponsored assets' plan of action and milestones (POAMs) by working with various security stakeholders (ISSO/ISSE/ISSM/SCA) post authorization
  • Screen new asset requests to ensure sponsorship and information system owner identification
  • Facilitate System Review Team to ensure that new/existing customer sponsored assets have the correct project regulation, data type/C-I-A impact assignments, and overlay assignments as well (with customer signoff)
  • Assign asset security controls and levy asset specific liens on controls for which the program did not meet during accreditor reviews
  • Ensure customer sponsored assets maintain their security postures in accordance with customer identified Continuous Monitoring (RMF step 6) directives and policies
  • Provide continuous ad hoc authorization-related daily support to both customer and programs

Qualifications

Required:

  • BS 10-12, MS 8-10, PhD 5-7
  • Must possess and have the ability to maintain a TS/SCI with Poly
  • Availability to work in a SCIF environment during core hours (0900-1500; Mon - Fri)
  • DoD 8570 certification in IAT or IAM
  • Proven experience with RMF Process and NIST 800-53 technical controls
  • Expertise in certification and accreditation documentation
  • Proficiency with Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud, Google Cloud) and Cloud Security groups
  • Skilled in vulnerability management tools and Splunk reporting
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities

Desired:

  • STEM degree or advanced IA certification
  • Self-motivated with excellent organizational and prioritization skills
  • Experience briefing senior personnel in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
  • In-depth knowledge of AWS, ServiceNow, and Cross Domain Systems (CDS)
  • Familiarity with IC or DoD Cyber Security processes
  • Innovative problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges
  • Holistic approach to end-to-end systems development and lifecycle management
  • Ability to translate high-level strategies into detailed system specifications
  • Experience in customer liaison and business development support
  • Expertise in system conceptual design and multi-discipline engineering collaboration
  • Proficiency in requirements verification and customer acceptance testing

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.
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Arcfield was created to serve a single purpose: to solve the most complex and demanding national security and space-related challenges. Every day, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our government partners across all markets to take on our nation’s most imminent threats. This work isn’t for everyone, but that’s why we do it. Our name might be new, but we’ve been a trusted mission partner to government agencies across the U.S. and Canada for more than six decades.

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Job Category
IT - Security
Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI
Employer
Arcfield