Sr Security and Governance Specialist
Apply NowCompany: The Copper River Family of Companies
Location: Washington, DC 20011
Description:
Copper River Cyber Solutions is seeking a Senior Security and Governance Specialist to join our team in support of a new contract at the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Responsiveness. This position will be performed remotely with the occasional need for an onsite meeting in the Washington D.C. area.
The Senior Security and Governance Specialist is responsible for providing analysis and consulting on cyber workforce development and aligns recommendations to the NIST National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Framework.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
Requirements:
About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:
Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE's ability to facilitate economic advancement.
The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.
Copper River's Culture
The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.
Benefits
Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.
Disclaimer:
The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
The Senior Security and Governance Specialist is responsible for providing analysis and consulting on cyber workforce development and aligns recommendations to the NIST National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Framework.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Reviews mission objectives and priorities and recommends improvements to tailor processes to a Federal Cybersecurity Program
- Reviewing the onboarding process for both client and contractor personnel., providing recommendations to streamline the process and creating a role-based matrix (access to data types) of the cyber workforce that can be implemented by supervisory and network administrative personnel.
- Providing analysis and consulting on cyber workforce development
- Reviewing the onboarding processes
- Providing recommendations to streamline processes
- Creating role-based cyber workforce matrix
- Lead customer Approvals to Operate (ATOs) for software services and applications from initiation to approval via the customers stage gate and iterative process.
- Work with stakeholders and service area owners to complete ATO and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
- Facilitate meetings, document, and maintain necessary project resources and files required for completion of ATO efforts.
- Collaborate with internal teams to mitigate risks and resolve privacy and security incidents quickly and effectively.
- Participate in security assessments and audits for assigned IT systems as required.
- Provide technical cybersecurity expertise on IT operational projects throughout the Software Development Lifecycle.
Requirements:
- Clearance:
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
- Education:
- Bachelors degree or prior, relevant experience in lieu of a degree
- Experience:
- Minimum of 6 years' experience
- Experience reviewing the onboarding process for both client and contractor personnel
- Experience streamlining processes
- Experience creating role-based workforce matrixes
- Experience producing quality documentation
- Experience working with Federal government clients
- Experience leading IT & Cybersecurity based ATOs.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, RMF, NIST-80053 and other current cybersecurity & IT frameworks.
- Preferred Skills:
- Cyber Security knowledge and experience a plus
- SharePoint knowledge and experience a plus
- Microsoft 365 knowledge and experience a plus
- Platform and data migration knowledge and experience a plus
- Cloud knowledge and experience a plus
- Ability to work with management, technical SMEs, analysts and managers on related program efforts.
- Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal means to co-workers and senior leadership.
- Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:
Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE's ability to facilitate economic advancement.
The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.
Copper River's Culture
The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
- Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
- Retirement 401(k) with employer match
- Open leave policy and paid holidays
- Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.
Disclaimer:
The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.