Assessment & Authorization Assessor

Job Description:

This contract supports the operational environments of the USDA Office of the CIO’s Information Security Center.  This role is Assessment & Authorization Assessor with proven experience in cybersecurity.

This is a surge support role which will last approximately 4 months from time of hire.  

Duties/ Responsibilities 

• Review the existing the customer’s get well plan and road map and identify gaps and provide recommendations to bring the customer in compliance in accordance with CPOC standards.  
• Perform assessment activities for the develop accreditation packages.  This includes:
  • Creating POA&Ms
  • Researching and closing POA&Ms
  • Creating Risk Based Decision (RBD) documents when necessary.
  • The customer’s cloud assessment/guidance (New Cloud at the customer’s level or Ongoing assessment of the cloud)
  • Standardize Assessor Guidance
• Review and assess controls related to existing and new programs (e.g. Supply Chain and Artificial Intelligence)
• Development of checklist that provides guidance and expected outcomes for reviewing new sets of controls
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Cybersecurity background.
• Background in NIST, OMB, DHS/DoD, FISMA, and other government work.

Nice to Have Skills

• Cyber certification such as CISSP
• Business Analyst experience a plus

Education and Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience
• BS in Business Administration, IT or any related field

Travel Requirement:

• none

Clearance Requirement:

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust

Salary:

• $120k -130k annually - The salary range offered is an estimate made in good faith, intended to encompass various experience levels. Dynamo considers several factors when making an offer, including, but not limited to, the role, its functions and responsibilities, the candidate's work experience, location, educational background, and key skills.

Dynamo is a full lifecycle digital transformation company providing best-in-class technology and mission support services to our clients. An SBA 8(a) Program participant, Dynamo maintains SBA 8(a) Mentor-Protégé Program Joint Ventures, providing us significant scale and further deepening our capabilities. Dynamo’s mission is to lead the digital transformation industry and provide best-in-class solutions for our clients with a truly human touch. ​

We leverage industry leading practices to empower our clients, ultimately providing them with the necessary tools, knowledge, and information required to successfully achieve their strategic goals, while optimizing their operations. ​

Through our partnerships, boldness, and authenticity, Dynamo goes against the grain of a traditional government contracting company by providing top-caliber team members, delivering quality results, and always exceeding expectations. 

Dynamo Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.