Information Assurance Analyst , Rosslyn, VA
***This position requires a SECRET clearance*****
Join the team who values your skills and expertise. Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) helps federal agencies improve productivity and find innovative solutions. Taking a personalized approach, CNSS offers a complete line of innovative services and consulting to government agencies, including call center, application modernization, data utilization, advanced analytics, and IT infrastructure. Your valuable skills can help us give customers the support they deserve and the quality they expect from our team – a team of experts, like you.
Cherokee Nation System Solutions is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation’s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

• SUMMARY*

The Information Assurance Analyst (IAA) will be responsible for the inventory, categorization, selecting security controls, and monitoring those security controls for the information systems in preparation of the Assessment and Authorization process for new and existing systems.
*BACKGROUND:*
The Department of State (DOS), Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), Information Resource Management (IRM) Division, Information System Security Officer (ISSO) is tasked with providing Information System Security services (i.e., Cyber Security, Information Assurance (IA), Information Security, Operation Security, and Communication Security) for the bureau.
The OBO ISSS team will support across four separate environments: DoS OpenNet, DoS ClassNet, Cloud Service Providers (Azure, AWS, ServiceNow), and externally hosted applications. The OBO ISSO team will assist in establishing an information systems security program for the bureau that protects the organizations information assets by addressing threats to the information being processed, stored, or transmitted by the bureau’s users, application information systems, and general support systems.

• The goal is to strengthen the OBO Information/Cyber Security posture through the following objectives:*

1. Development of an Information System Security Program
2. Independently assess application information systems and general support systems for authorization
3. Enhance information security continuous monitoring through adherence of existing annual information system security activities as well as the deployment and operation of security tools

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

Prepare A&A documentation to include the following:
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• System Registration (in Department’s inventory tool iMATRIX)
• System Categorization Form
• System Security Plan
• Information System Contingency Plan
• Privacy Impact Assessment
• Control Implementation
• Must be able to implement NIST guidance that is pertinent to Risk Management Framework.
• Responsible for conducting interviews with application and system developers to document system operation.
• Have a high-level understanding of cloud computing (i.e., SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS).
• Assist application and system developers with documenting control implementation.
• Conduct Plan of Action and Milestone review.
• Conduct and coordinate annual control assessments and contingency plan tests.
• Prepare the plan of action and milestones based on the findings and recommendations of the security assessment report excluding any remediation actions taken
• Provide Information Systems Security Architecture/Engineering support as required.
• Must understand Cloud Service Providers (Azure, AWS, ServiceNow).
• Must have proficiency and understanding of FEDRAMP and the FEDRAMP process.
• Builds weekly activity report and metrics slide.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE*
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• Bachelor's (Preferred) Bachelor of Science (BS) in related technical area and minimum 2 years relevant experience.
• Additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 2 years of experience working with the Risk Management Framework and documenting systems in that process
• Must hold IT Security-related certifications
• CompTIA networks
• CISSP, CISA, CISM, CAP, or any equivalent information assurance/security-related certification required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*
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• Must hold an active SECRET clearance.
• Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently
• Must be proficient in current Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical/critical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills
• Highly organized, extremely detail-oriented, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills; both oral and written
• Must be a US citizen
• Active Secret Clearance
• The ability to successfully pass a drug screen and a federal background check is mandatory

WORK ENVIRONMENT*
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• This position is performed in a Work is performed in a federal office environment.

Pursuant to U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, Cherokee Federal is now requiring that all employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by December 8th and going forward. Prospective employees will fall under this requirement and proof of vaccination will be required for on-boarding, should you be selected. Limited exemptions for religious or medical reasons will be considered.*
*TEMPORARY NOTE : On Tuesday, Dec. 7, a federal judge issued an injunction blocking President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors (EO 14042). Cherokee Federal is monitoring the court case and awaiting a final ruling. As a result of the injunction, Cherokee Federal is halting the enforcement of the mandate, however, if the injunction is lifted and the mandate remains, Cherokee Federal must reenact its vaccine requirement.*

• *ABOUT THE TEAM

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Cherokee Federal is a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing and mission solutions portfolios – ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.
Since 2012, our team of companies has won $6 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missions. Our 3,600+ employees work in 20+ countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.

• Why Cherokee Federal? Visit cherokee-federal.com to learn why you should join our team!*
• COMPLIANCE*

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please copy and paste the links to the following two sites: EEO Statement | EEO Poster ; https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/ofccp_eeo_supplement_final_jrf_qa_508c.pdf
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may e-mail CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com for assistance. This email address is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the application process or status.
For Pay Transparency Non Discrimination provision, please copy and paste the following link: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ; https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
We maintain an Affirmative Action Plan for proactively seeking employment and advancement for qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Upon request, we will schedule time to make our Affirmative Action Plan accessible. If you are interested, please submit a written request with the email subject line: 2021 Request to View Affirmative Action Plan to the Compliance Administrator at “CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com” This email box is not for resumes or follow up on job applications.
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Work Location: One location

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