Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization Specialist
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Description
Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization Specialist:
At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!
Description
Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization Specialist:
At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!
Job Summary
B&A is looking for a Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization Specialist to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. We are seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities for information systems across the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The ideal candidate will serve as a cybersecurity SME for both enclave-level systems and complex enterprise infrastructures, ensuring alignment with DoD cybersecurity policies, NIST 800-53 controls, and evolving threats in cloud and operational technology environments.
Responsibilities
* Serve as the cybersecurity SME for the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of DLA information systems under the DoD RMF process.
* Interpret and apply NIST SP 800-53 security controls across IT environments, including traditional, cloud, and OT infrastructures.
* Determine the severity and impact of identified vulnerabilities, including non-compliant security controls, and advise on authorization risk levels.
* Conduct system security reviews and assessments for enclaves, AIS applications, warehouse systems, and outsourced IT processes.
* Provide cybersecurity guidance and expertise for policy development, risk mitigation, and compliance with DoD directives and industry best practices.
* Coordinate and brief senior leadership on the status and outcomes of systems undergoing A&A and RMF review.
* Support or lead Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities and continuous monitoring processes.
* Collaborate with security assessors, ISSMs, system owners, and other cybersecurity professionals to ensure successful ATO packages.
* Remain up to date on emerging technologies, including Cloud, ICS, warehouse execution systems, and OT infrastructure threats and mitigations.
Education And Experience
* 5+ years of direct experience with the DoD RMF process and NIST 800-53 based A&A activities.
* A bachelor's degree in a related field.
Required Skills
* Demonstrated experience with cybersecurity control assessment and authorization for large, complex DoD organizations.
* Understanding of DoD cybersecurity policies, procedures, and the full system lifecycle of RMF implementations.
* Experience with cybersecurity for emerging technologies, including cloud environments, industrial control systems (ICS), and operational technology (OT).
Desired Skills
* Familiarity with tools like eMASS, XACTA, ACAS, or STIG Viewer.
* Experience interfacing with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) or other DoD cybersecurity oversight bodies.
* Strong analytical and presentation skills, including experience briefing high-level leadership.
* Prior experience with DLA systems, logistics, or warehouse execution systems is highly desirable.
Security Clearance
* Active secret clearance.
More About B&A
Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.
Benefits and Programs
B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.
B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:
* The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
* A formal mentorship program
* Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
* Brand Ambassador program
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
* Monthly teambuilding events
* B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more
At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.
EEO
B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.
EEO is the Law
B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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