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Cybersecurity Liaison

WashingtonHybridFull-time

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Acts as a trusted advisor to cabinet-level agency CIOs and CISOs in Washington, DC, translating cybersecurity policies, coordinating security initiatives such as audits and RMF activities, and overseeing ISSO SA&A to maintain federal system accreditation.

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Description of Task to be Performed:

AnaVation is seeking a Cybersecurity Liaison to support a cabinet-level client in Washington DC. The selected individual(s) will serve as trusted advisors to agency CIOs and CISOs, be experts in cybersecurity and information assurance, and represent the Department in matters of policy, audits, and enterprise security services. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are required.

What you will be doing

  • Translate and contextualize complex cybersecurity concepts and policies into understandable terms to help agency CIOs, CISOs, and non-technical stakeholders understand how they apply within their organization
  • Coordinate security initiatives such as IT security audits and the practical application of new or updated policies and Federal mandates at the agency level
  • Facilitate communication between Department OCIO and agencies to improve security posture
  • Develop and implement security operating models and procedures tailored to organizational needs
  • Oversee ISSO SA&A activities to ensure information agency systems become and remain accredited per required schedules (e.g., ATT/ATO); validate that JCAM entries are current and complete
  • Advise agency personnel regarding Department-level requirements for new systems and decommissioning old systems
  • Perform risk assessments; maintain information system documentation

Required Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications (Education/Certifications, Experience, etc):

  • Bachelors degree in Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related; may be substituted with additional relevant experience
  • Active CISSP or equivalent high-level cybersecurity certification (e.g., CISM, CEH, CASP)
  • Minimum four (4) years supporting a large Federal agency with FISMA, NIST 800-53, RMF, FedRAMP, SA&A, IT security audits, vulnerability and POA&M remediation, executive orders (EO) and directives, BODs, and OMB cyber memoranda
  • Hands on experience using JCAM

    • Clearance:

  • Minimum Active Secret clearance, with TS/SCI preferred

    • Other Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders
  • Expert-level command of the English language (oral and written), with experience interacting effectively at the CIO and CISO levels of large organizations
  • Expert-level organizational skills and ability to keep a multitude of tasks and projects on track at all times and with minimal supervision
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as vulnerability management, vulnerability scanning, endpoint management, data protection, SIEM, and GRC automation platforms

    • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters degree
  • Additional advanced cybersecurity-related certifications
  • Hands-on, technical cybersecurity experience
  • Experience leading or actively participating in FISMA, FISCAM, OIG, IRS security audits

    • Skills

    CASP+CEHCISMCISSPData ProtectionEndpoint ManagementFedRAMPFISMAGRC AutomationJCAMNIST 800-53RMFSA&ASIEMVulnerability ManagementVulnerability Scanning

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