Job Title: Security Assessment & Accreditation Specialist\n

Work Location: Adelphi, MD\n

Clearance: TS+ clearance\n

Education: Bachelor's degree \n

Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant technical experience\n

Certification: CISSP or equivalent\n

Schedule: Monday - Friday day shift\n

Travel: Occasional\n

Salary:\n

Job Listing Number: MD24005\n

Contract Labor Category: Security Specialist 2 (A&A)\n

Job Summary: S4 Inc. is seeking a dedicated Security Assessment & Accreditation (A&A) Specialist to support the Army Research Laboratory (ARL). The ARL's mission is to discover, innovate, and transition science and technology to ensure dominant strategic land power, aiming to be the nation's premier laboratory for land forces. The A&A Specialist will be responsible for performing day-to-day activities of the A&A lifecycle for all ARL enterprise systems, ensuring compliance with DoD and Army Cybersecurity standards.\n

Key Responsibilities:\n\nPerform daily activities of the A&A lifecycle for ARL enterprise systems.\nReview DoD and Army policy requirements for A&A applicability.\nCoordinate and strategize A&A plans for current and upcoming authorization and Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts.\nDevelop recommendations and update Cybersecurity policy documentation and artifacts, including System Security Plans, Security Policies, IT Contingency Plans, and other required A&A artifacts.\nRespond to A&A\/Control related requests and questions from ARL leadership and IT staff.\nCoordinate the collection of necessary A&A documentation from Government IT teams and System Administrators.\nCreate and publish guidance for the distribution, evaluation, approval, and submission of artifacts within the ATO package.\nReview artifact submissions and provide actionable feedback with specific deficiencies and deadlines.\nImplement higher command A&A guidance as directed by the ISSM.\nManage the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) process, including guidance for creation and submission, maintenance and oversight, and improvements to the process.\nMaintain required A&A documentation in Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) for all ARL systems, ensuring it is up-to-date and meets all A&A requirements.\nPrepare for and lead the Annual Information System Contingency Planning (ISCP) Training\/Exercise with relevant scenarios, document discussions, and provide written recommendations for improvement within 30 days following the exercise.\n\n

Qualifications:\n\nMinimum of five (5) years of Cybersecurity experience.\nStrong understanding of DoD and Army Cybersecurity standards and A&A processes.\nExperience with security assessments, policy development, and compliance.\nProficiency with eMASS and other Cybersecurity tools.\nExcellent communication and organizational skills.\nAbility to coordinate with various stakeholders and manage multiple tasks effectively.\n\n

Key Areas of Focus:\n\nSupport the Cybersecurity Office under the OCIO within ARL.\nManage Cybersecurity services for ARL's three directorates: Research Business Directorate (RBD), the Army Research Directorate (ARD), and the Army Research Office (ARO).\nEnsure successful performance and compliance with Cybersecurity standards across ARL environments.\n\n

About ARL: The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is dedicated to discovering, innovating, and transitioning science and technology to ensure dominant strategic land power. The ARL Cybersecurity Office, managed under the OCIO, is crucial in safeguarding these systems and ensuring adherence to Cybersecurity protocols and standards.\n
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To apply to this position please go to www.s4inc.com and click on Careers to complete and an employment application and to upload your resume.\n

S4 Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package with 401(k), and universal time off. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans\/Disabled. S4 participates in the E-Verify employment verification program. Candidate selected must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required by the contract at all times\n

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to apply to a position, please contact Janine Hunter, VP of Recruiting, by phone at (781) 430-9122 or by email at accommodation@s4inc.com.