Information Assurance Analyst , Rosslyn, VA
***This position requires a SECRET clearance*****
Join the team who values your skills and expertise. Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) helps federal agencies improve productivity and find innovative solutions. Taking a personalized approach, CNSS offers a complete line of innovative services and consulting to government agencies, including call center, application modernization, data utilization, advanced analytics, and IT infrastructure. Your valuable skills can help us give customers the support they deserve and the quality they expect from our team – a team of experts, like you.
Cherokee Nation System Solutions is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation’s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.
*SUMMARY*
The Information Assurance Analyst (IAA) will be responsible for the inventory, categorization, selecting security controls, and monitoring those security controls for the information systems in preparation of the Assessment and Authorization process for new and existing systems.
*Background:*
The Department of State (DOS), Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), Information Resource Management (IRM) Division, Information System Security Officer (ISSO) is tasked with providing Information System Security services (i.e. Cyber Security, Information Assurance (IA), Information Security, Operation Security, and
Communication Security) for the bureau.
The OBO ISSS team will support across four separate environments: DoS Open Net, DoS Class Net, Cloud Service Providers (Azure, AWS, ServiceNow), and externally hosted applications. The OBO ISSO team will assist in establishing an information systems security program for the bureau that protects the organizations information assets by addressing threats to the information being processed, stored, or transmitted by the bureau’s users, application information systems, and general support systems.
The goal is to strengthen the OBO Information/Cyber Security posture through the following objectives:
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• Development of an Information System Security Program

• Independently assess application information systems and general support systems for authorization

• Enhance information security continuous monitoring through adherence of existing annual information system security activities as well as the deployment and operation of security tools

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
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• Must have proficiency and understanding of FEDRAMP and the FEDRAMP process.
• Must be able to implement NIST guidance that is pertinent to Risk Management Framework.
• Conduct Plan of Action and Milestone review.
• Prepare A&A documentation to include the following:

• System Registration (in Departments inventory tool iMATRIX)
• System Categorization Form
• System Security Plan
• Information System Contingency Plan
• Privacy Impact Assessment
• Control Implementation

• Prepare the plan of action and milestones based on the findings and recommendations of the security assessment report excluding any remediation actions taken.
• Assist application and system developers with documenting control implementation.
• Conduct and coordinate annual control assessments and contingency plan tests.
• Must have understanding of Cloud Service Providers (Azure, AWS, ServiceNow).
• Provide Information Systems Security Architecture/Engineering support as required.
• Responsible for conducting interviews with application and system developers to document system operation.
• Have a high-level understanding of cloud computing (i.e., SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS).
• Builds weekly activity report and metrics slide.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY*
None
*EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE*
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• Bachelor's (Preferred) Bachelor's of Science (BS) in related technical area and minimum 4 years relevant experience.
• Additional 6 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 3 years of experience working with the Risk Management Framework and documenting systems in that process.
• Must hold IT Security-related certifications.

• CompTIA networks
• CISSP, CISA, CISM, CAP, or any equivalent information assurance/security-related certification required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES*
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• Active Secret Clearance
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be proficient in current Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical/critical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized, extremely detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills; both oral and written
• The ability to successfully pass a drug screen and a federal background check is mandatory.
• Cherokee Federal employees are included as covered employees in U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, which mandates Covid vaccines for federal contractors. Executive Order 14042 is currently blocked from enforcement pending court proceedings. Therefore, Cherokee Federal is halting the application of the mandate; however, if the injunction is lifted, Cherokee Federal will restore administration of the vaccine requirement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT*
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• This position is performed in a Work is performed in a federal office environment.
• The position is available for at least 60% telework; however, the government client has the discretion to require employees on site as necessary.

ABOUT THE TEAM*
Cherokee Federal is a collective group of subsidiary companies of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB). CNB is the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing, and mission solutions portfolios – ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.
Since 2012, our team of companies has won $6 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missions. Our 3,600+ employees work in 20+ countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.
Why Cherokee Federal? Visit cherokee-federal.com to learn why you should join our team!
*Compliance*
Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, union affiliation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We conform to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations governing all aspects of the relationship between the Company and its employees, including, but not limited to, recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies. The policies and principles of EEO also apply to the selection and treatment of independent contractors, personnel working on our premises who are employed by temporary agencies and any other persons or firms doing business for or with the Company.

• #CNSP #CherokeeFederal #LI-KD1*

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

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