Cloud Security Assessor – DOD Secret/Top-Secret

****** Required DOD Secret or Top-Secret Clearance *******

The Cloud Security Assessor / Cloud Information Assurance Analyst provides support to the agency. This position provides advanced technical expertise in conducting independent validation of assessments and continuous monitoring for authorized Cloud Service Providers Cloud Service. This position is located onsite in the Fort Meade, MD area.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical – Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Observance of (11) Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.   

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required DOD Top Secret Clearance, or Secret Clearance with TS Eligibility

• Must have DOD 8570 IAM III Certification – CISSP, CISM,

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant Cyber Security Assessment and Cyber Security management experience, or equivalent combination of education / experience.

• Five (5) years’ experience with DoD and FedRAMP Cloud Authorization on-going support to include continuous monitoring,

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

Performs analysis, conduct independent validation of assessments and continuous monitoring for authorized Cloud Service Providers Cloud Service Offerings. Develop processes and procedures to document the execution of the analysis and validations.

Reviews Cloud Service Provider documentation consisting of the System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), and associated POA&M.

For each certification validation, a Cloud Security Assessment Package is prepared to include validated cybersecurity controls, certifier’s recommendation, certifier’s statement of residual risk, certification assessment briefing slides, and a provisional authorization.

If the validation is leading to a Joint Authorization Board (JAB) Provisional Authorization (PA), a one-page executive summary is also required. 

Performs DoD and FedRAMP Cloud Authorization on-going support to include continuous monitoring, annual reviews, and significant change requests of Cloud Service Providers through reviews, recommendations, written reports, and briefings.

Reviews and analyses the following: Deviation Requests, Monthly One Pagers, Annual Assessments, Playbooks, Significant Change Requests, review of scan data, POA&Ms, and other changes to evaluate a CSP’s ongoing risk posture change.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required DOD Top Secret Clearance, or Secret Clearance with TS Eligibility

Must have DOD 8570 IAM III Certification – CISSP, CISM,

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant Cyber Security Assessment and Cyber Security management experience, or equivalent combination of education / experience.

Must have relevant consulting experience in information technology with specialized experience in an applicable functional area.

Five (5) years’ experience with DoD and FedRAMP Cloud Authorization on-going support to include continuous monitoring,

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

The 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 of this job.

EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $145K to $155K, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience. 

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

•            Medical

•            Dental

•            Vision

•            401(k)

•            STD/LTD/AD&D

•            Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

•            Legal Aid Assistance Program

•            Family Planning / Fertility Assistance

•            Paid Time Off (PTO) / Observance of (11) Federal Holidays

•            Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).