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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, and artificial intelligence. Learn more about 9th Way Insignia athttps://9thwayinsignia.com.

Team (Project) Introduction The ISSE project provides system security engineering expertise in support of VA IT applications and infrastructure. This includes project management, risk management, strategic planning support for enterprise systems and modernization as well as implementation, cloud services support, technical analysis of documentation, publications and handbooks, technical analysis of new policies and emerging technologies to include implementation and training support, systems integration and implementation to include the analysis of program security deficiencies and application integration monitoring through the governance process, multimedia communications and outreach, operations and services support, information and cybersecurity training, administrative support, follow the product line management (PLM) process, Assessment and Authorization support, and system security engineering support. We are responsible for promoting security as part of the system engineering development life cycle and required engineering activities.

9th Way Insignia has an opening for a Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer to work in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information Security (OIS) on the Information System Security Engineering (ISSE) Assessment and Authorization (AandA) team.

Professional Level The Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer position aligns as an Engineer, 3. An Engineer 3 typically plans and directs research or development work on complex projects, along with engaging various parties in design and development. Costs and recommendations of new components may also involve part of the job scope. Performs multiple engineering-related tasks in various assignments within the project and firm. An Engineer, 3 oversees the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. An Engineer, 3 has broad knowledge of engineering procedures and assists in the resolution of complex problems. An Engineer, 3 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.

Functional Job (LCAT) Information:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Resource Management, or related fields.
• One or more of the following: IAT III, IAM III or IASAE III certifications.
• 10 years of Information Security Experience of which at least 5 years are of Cybersecurity and Cloud Security experience at a large Government agency similar in size/scope to GSA, IRS, DoD or VA).

Responsibilities

• Assess VAs AandA process and provide an AandA Process Assessment Report to address both FISMA and FedRAMP control requirements and make recommendations for integrating into the current AandA process. The Government anticipates approximately 4 assignments within the base and each option period.
• Analyze and recommend ongoing guidance regarding potential security impacts to design and architecture changes, present to project lead or representative as a part of Weekly Activity Report, per assigned project.
• Consult with OIS policy, software assurance, and security architecture teams on applicable policy, processes, and procedures; analyze and recommend changes, as required for assigned projects.
• Participate in recurring, strategic level mee ings for assigned projects such as the Risk Vision working group and security requirement steering committee on a bi-monthly (twice a month) basis; cloud security working group and enterprise security architecture working group on a weekly basis; and weekly program decision level meetings.
• Perform Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) assessments for assigned projects and identify and define information types to support system categorization for systems requiring ATO support.
• Provide support to projects requiring ATO approval. This includes participation in the AandA process; conducting reviews of security-related VIP documentation, such as AandA artifacts (e.g., System Security Plans, Incident Response Plans); consulting with System Owners and Project Management Leads; and documenting AandA support activities in an AandA Assessment Report.
• Conduct and deliver a Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Tool Analysis Report on the GRC tool that captures information security deficiencies or shortfalls.
• Communication: Provide effective, consistent, and clear communication to all key stakeholders such as the customer, project team, and other contract teams.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough project documentation as defined by the project requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with clients, users, and internal teams, understanding their needs and expectations to drive successful project outcomes.

Requirements

• Experience in cybersecurity engineering requirements and authorizations (FedRAMP/RMF) into systems and applications.
• Experience in IT and Cloud design, security, development, systems engineering, and implementation efforts.
• Experience in large-scale Cloud solutions in federal and/or commercial industry.
• Experience with Federal AandA and ATO activities.
• Experience in Federal policies, processes, and standards.

Preferred/Desired

• Experience with understanding SDLC and AandA processes.

Salary Range The salary range for this position is $96,370.33 to $120,000.00

9th Way Insignias range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

Clearance, background investigation Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Location This position is (remote/on-site).

9th Way Insignia reserves the right to adjust work location based upon mission requirements.