IT Security Audit SME

Federal IT Security Audits Expert

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Description of Task to be Performed

AnaVation is seeking a prevailing authority in Federal IT Security Audits. The ideal candidate must have an active Top Secret clearance and extensive experience leading and coordinating enterprise-level cybersecurity audits on behalf of large Federal agencies. We are open to full-time or part-time consultative support for the right candidate.

What You Will Be Doing

• Serve as the top resident expert regarding all of the following: FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP, FISCAM, CyberScope, OMB, CNSS, ICD, and cybersecurity-related EOs, BODs, and related memoranda.
• Interface with client's senior-most leadership, including briefings up to and including Cabinet-level appointees under the current administration.
• Advise the client to assure attainment of minimum "Managed and Measurable (4)" but preferably "Optimized (5)" maturity levels across all audited categories for all selected systems during the Department's annual FISMA audit. Lead the audit on behalf of the Department. Brief results to executive-level personnel and recommend ways to increase maturity levels in future audits.
• Advise the client and team regarding collection of quarterly and annual FISMA CIO metrics. Prepare, deliver, and brief results. Make recommendations for improvement.
• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing conditions.
• Must possess a high degree of originality, creativity, and initiative requiring no direct supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active CISSP or CISA certification
• 15+ years leading FISMA OIG, IRS, GAO, and FISCAM audits at the enterprise level

Clearance

• Active Top Secret clearance

Other Required Skills & Qualifications

• Direct experience advising Federal working groups to offer expert advice regarding cybersecurity policy requirements, guidance, and metrics.

Location

• This position is advisory in nature and can be performed remotely from anywhere within the US. Occasional travel to Washington DC may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience participating in classified DoD audits (e.g., CCRI, CDNSP)
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a cybersecurity or government policy-related field

Benefits

• Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
• 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
• 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
• 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
• 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
• Competitive Pay
• Generous paid leave and holiday package
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.