Cyber Security Assessor (Contractor)

Job Title: Cyber Security Assessor (Contractor) Company: Sugpiat Defense, LLC

Reports To: PM Location: Washington, DC/Hybrid

FLSA Status: FT Exempt Salary: DOE

SUMMARY

We seek a highly skilled Cyber Security Assessor to support our government systems under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of NIST special publications and experience in Information System Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) activities for FISMA-compliant systems. This role will require a blend of on-site and remote work to ensure seamless program execution.

This position offers a flexible work environment with on-site and remote work options. The contractor must ensure that program activities can continue without disruption, regardless of work location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities

• Conduct FISMA security activities, including understanding and applying NIST special publications.
• Implement and oversee Information System Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for government systems.
• Performing NIST SP 800-53 rev 5 control assessments on FISMA-rated systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal security standards and guidelines.
• Provide expert advice on IT security matters, specifically within a government setting.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain security controls and measures

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Must possess one or more of the following certifications:

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+

ISC2 Certified in Governance, Risk, Compliance (CGRC)

ISC2 System Security Certified Professional (SSCP)

ISC2 Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)

ISACA Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

GIAC Security Essential Certification (GSEC)

GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)

• Strong understanding of FISMA requirements and NIST special publications.
• Experience with Information System Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for FISMA systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Cyber Security directives and practices
• Experience working in a team environment on similar tasks
• Experience and/or willingness to learn Microsoft Power BI, SharePoint, Power Automate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment and 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 talk or hear. The employee is frequently required, sometimes for extended periods, to walk, stand, or sit. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders or stairs; use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and get in and out of vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move small or large objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the outdoor field duties of this job, the employee will also be exposed to outside weather conditions and other conditions such as loud noises, fumes, odors, dust, etc. This position may require travel.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not to be constructed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the direction of Sugpiat Defense, LLC.

Sugpiat Defense, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Sugpiat Defense offers preference to qualified Akhiok-Kaguyak Native Corporation Shareholders and their descendants and spouses and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Public Law 100-241 and Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2003-2(i).