Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist - SME

Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist – Subject Matter Expert

The Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist – Subject Matter Expert is expected to accomplish the following:

• Evaluates IT systems to ensure they comply with FISMA and FEDRAMP.
• Enforces a separation of duties between enterprise IT managers, who administer user identities and set policy, and departmental staff, who administer systems.
• Collaborates with the business to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information systems facilitating the business' internal control processes and the standards set by FISMA and FEDRAMP.
• Continuously assesses opportunities to improve the internal control environment across the organization.
• Completes internal audit work in compliance with established audit methodology while meeting all organizational and professional ethical standards.

Required qualifications include:

• Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
• BS, 12-15 years of relevant experience; MS, 10-12 years; PhD, 10+ years
• CISM
• GSLC
• CASP+

Desired qualifications include:

• One or more of the following:
  • CAP
  • CGRC
  • CRISC
  • CISA
  • COBIT 2019
  • ISO 2700 Lead Implementor/Auditor
  • DCAM
  • ZTA
  • Formal NIST RMF training
  • Azure Certifications
  • AWS Security
  • FedRamp or CMMS training

Overview

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist – Subject Matter Expert to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency's Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist - Subject Matter Expert evaluates the internal control and risk environment within the IT organization. Working independently or as part of multiple project teams, assesses the information technology (IT) risk and enhances IT business systems, processes, and controls. Projects focus on the assessment and/or evaluation of IT systems and the mitigation of IT-related business risk and the organizations efforts to ensure that IT investments provide maximum security and risk mitigation in the most cost effective manner.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Additional Job Information

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
• Type of environment: Varies
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Non-standard shift
• Amount of Travel: 20%

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance are required.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Target salary range: $206,000.00 - $238,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance.