Cybersecurity Analyst - Assessment & Authorization (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Are you looking to advance your cybersecurity career and augment your skills with cutting-edge technology and cloud computing security experience? Triple Point Security is seeking a highly motivated, flexible, organized, and detail-oriented Assessment and Authorization Specialist to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities:

The Assessment and Authorization Specialist will provide cybersecurity control implementation, preparation, control assessment support, remediation, and operational support for a large research program.

Required Skills and Experience:

Candidates must possess demonstrated skills and experience in the following areas to be considered for the position:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience conducting security controls assessment testing and evaluation or related experience
• Strong technical skills to assist engineers with developing robust security controls and configurations
• Able to identify areas of cyber risk in cloud environments to provide oversight, analysis, and risk-informed recommendations for reducing risks
• Able to conduct cybersecurity assessments based on federal controls following NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-171 Guidelines
• Strong technical writing skills for development of policy, procedures, and guides relating to cybersecurity governance & policy, privacy, risk management and compliance, and technical information security documentation adhering to Federal and commercial industry standards
• Can group, categorize, and maintain cybersecurity risk and Plan of Actions and Milestone (POA&M) reports
• Ability to work independently with collateral engineers, analysts, and managers on related projects
• Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal means to co-workers and senior leadership

Education and Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related discipline from an accredited institution

Preferred/Highly Desired:

• Experience with commercial and federal cloud service providers
• Experience with the FedRAMP Agency Authorization process,
• Industry-recognized cybersecurity and/or CSP certifications are preferred (e.g., CompTIA, CAP, CCSP, Azure, AWS, GCP etc.)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen (per client request)
• Must be able to meet federal suitability requirements for a Public Trust Clearance

About Triple Point Security

Triple Point is a highly technical cybersecurity, talent development, and research and development services firm specializing in securing cutting-edge IT and securing complex IT environments. We are looking to augment and advance your program management background with cloud computing and cloud computing security experience with leading cloud service providers and cloud management and security solutions.

To learn more, visit our website at: www.triplepointsecurity.com

Benefit Highlights

• Immediate vesting for 401(k) company matching contributions
• 100% of premium cost for basic employee coverage: Health, Dental, and Vision
• 100% of premium cost: Basic Life AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health, Dependent Care, and Mass Transit & Parking
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Performance and referral Bonus
• Flexible work schedule (with client approval)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Call A Doctor Plus Telemedicine Service
• MetLaw Group Legal Services
• Technology resources (HW/SW), online training, and virtual labs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• cloud security: 7 years (Required)
• conducting security controls assessment testing: 7 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Industry-recognized cybersecurity and/or CSP (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bethesda, MD 20892