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"Company Introduction 9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions. Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics and artificial intelligence. Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at https://9thwayinsignia.com.
Team (Project) Introduction 9th Way Insignia is looking for an Information Security Analyst, to join the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Information Assurance Support Services (IASS) team to aid in the support of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities to include support in all aspects of the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
The IASS project provides program management, administration, system security assessment, data automation, development, and process engineering services that support IA and its efforts to address SDLC visibility, ATO management, and continual process improvement in advance of system ATO expirations. Additionally, the IASS team will monitor and assist with IA process integration of all aspects of the VA cyber security A&A process, and applicable VA Quality, Performance, and Risk (QPR), VA Agile Center of Excellence (ACOE), VA Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), and Product Line Management (PLM) processes. The scope is focused on improving and automating the SDLC and ATO processes for all stakeholders, not performing the individual stakeholder responsibilities.
Professional Level Information: The Information Security Analyst aligns as an Engineer, 1 your duties may include testing project components, identifying problems and discovering solutions, working on ongoing projects based on specifications or drawings, and collaborating with teams of other engineers. Typically performs multiple engineering-related tasks in various assignments within the project and firm. An Engineer, 1 has strong technical skills and background, a knack for learning new technologies, and a blend of good problem-solving and innovation needed to resolve a wide variety of technical production challenges.
Responsibilities:
Prepare presentations and training material to assist Sr Leadership, VA organizations, and vital stakeholders in gaining a thorough understanding of the processes relating to IA services and support, Authorizing OfficialSystem Briefing (AOSB) and ATO submission, IA automations, and IA repor Conduct training in a virtual setting regarding IA services, policy and practices, and operational reporting requirements. Conduct training as required by providing Briefings, Training Materials, demonstrations, hands on lessons, and Post Training Survey Findings with input from VA stakeholders and handling session logistics. Provide recommendations in regard to additional, automation, and reporting deficiencies to address areas of non-compliance with IA, OIS, and VA6500 policy and recommend additional training, improvement, reporting or remediation opportunities. Conduct data collection and requirement analysis with the participants or stakeholders to ensure operational expectations are being met. ensure that the A&A process status for each ATO is tracked, maintained, and reported across the Pre-Authorization, Assessment, and Sustainment Lifecycles, utilizing all VA systems of record and maintaining authoritative data in automated dashboards and reports provided from near real-time automated ATO Status Reporting, defined by supporting primary respons Support IA and the Authorizing Official (AO) in ATO renewal/evaluation and A&A activities by developing the AOSB, validating stakeholder dispositions and submitted artifacts, and the associated metrics for each of the systems, utilizing all VA systems of record and authoritative data sources. Provide improvement processing to manage ATOs for the AO, which includes verify ng each ISO of the ATO and supporting the ISO by ensuring all documents are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with the ATO SOP. Engage and support IA by maintaining and operationally engaging and utilizing any authorized VA, OIS, OIT, system, capability, processes, or engagements responsible or related to discovery, scanning, or any means where unidentified systems may possibly be discovered. Operationally enable the Triage process, and proactively leverage VA processes, tools, reports, and increase understanding across all organizations to identify, register, and achieve initial operational compliance Work to identify process and automation capabilities with the team and include metrics and findings in regular reporting. engage and support IA by supporting System Security Categorization processes within the RMF cycle. validate data in accordance with Governance Risk Compliance (GRC), Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), VA System Inventory (VASI), VA IT Process Request (VIPR), Monitoring Service Registry (MSR), Service Now (SNOW), Security Configuration Compliance Data (SCCD), and any authoritative systems required in support of th Other responsibilities as assigned
Benefits: Benefit eligible employees will have access to our comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), FSA, HSA. Resources such as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Traveling Assistance. Also included, company paid benefits such as Telehealth, STD and LTD disability plans and basic life A&D.
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