Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization SME- DLA

CYBERSECURITY ASSESSMENT AND AUTHORIZATION SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (SME)
Secret clearance
Past DLA experience preferred

Nationwide IT Services, NIS, is seeking a Cyber Security Assessment and Authorization Subject Matter Expert, to serve as the lead for all areas of IT cybersecurity and advise the client in managing risk and maintain the client infrastructure in a manner compliant with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), DoD RMF, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance.

This opportunity is 100% off-site.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain all required Zero Trust (ZT) Activities and Capabilities for any applicable devices, systems, applications, services, and data supported by the contractor as outlined in the DoD ZT Strategy and supporting documentation to meet end of FY2027 DoD mandate for "Target" level ZT and FY2032 to reach "Advanced" level ZT.
• Provide support, as required, to allow DLA-managed services to be added, removed, or modified in the environment to meet DoD ZT requirements
• Conduct weekly security scans of all clients' networked equipment using the client systems and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Support the Government's approach towards Cloud standardization efforts and FinOPs framework by providing access and visibility of the Application tenant environments in support of security, compliance, resource efficiency, zero trust, and asset inventory initiatives (DLAs Connected IT)
• Provide consultation on cybersecurity perspectives for proposed changes, initiatives, and projects.
• Monitor and review development in the technology and regulations governing the industry, DoD, and Federal Government security operations.
• Manage information security risks and report findings to the Government.

Requirements Include:

• Active DOD Secret Clearance and must possess IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 3 (T3) at time of proposal submission.
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II
• Knowledgeable in the cybersecurity of emerging technology areas such as Cloud and Industrial Control Systems (ICSs), warehouse execution systems and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructures.
• Five (5) years of relevant Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST A&A experience
• DOD cybersecurity experience

Competencies:

• Experienced in the general tenets supporting the overall DOD implementation of its authorization process, to include supporting cybersecurity policy, procedures, and processes.
• Experience in assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large, complex organizations. A relevant educational degree.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Good client-interfacing skills, Customer and service-focused approach.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Visio.

About Nationwide IT Services
NIS is an IT and Management consulting company, is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), and educational reimbursement along with Pet Insurance.

Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status.