CIS Security Accreditation Support Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

SPA's NATO Allied Command Transformation Group, within JOID, provides capability development, portfolio management, program management, quality management, cost estimation analysis, standardization, reporting, software solutions and information management, and capability management support. We also provide an improved capability requirements capture process, including the generation, documentation and tracing of user requirements, with appropriate technical scrutiny, over the entire lifecycle of the requirements from capability definition through capability realization and capability usage.

We have an immediate opportunity for near-term position as a CIS Security Accreditation Support Analyst to provide onsite support out of HQ SACT, Norfolk, VA.

The candidate will support the ACT Office of Security Communication and Information System (CIS) Security Section providing support for CIS accreditation. The position will be expected to maintain records of the progress of a CIS through NATO security accreditation processes and the application of NATO security regulations; conduct reviews of security accreditation documentation for CIS and make recommendations for approval (Security accreditation documentation includes the CIS Description, Risk Assessment Results, System-Specific Security Requirements Statement, Security Operating Procedures, Security Test & Validation Plan, Security Test & Validation Results, Incident Reports, etc.); ensure that verification activities are properly executed to confirm that the agreed security measures have been implemented; provide support and guidance to CIS developers and service providers; contribute to updates of the statement of the security risk for ACT CIS; liaise with other roles in the Security Accreditation process; and support the ACT SAA in NATO Enterprise meetings, either in person or via VTC.

Required:

• Able to report to Allied Command Transformation (onsite) full-time based upon client needs
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, network security, cyber-security, or related field
• Certification in CIS security or cyber defense disciplines provided by a recognized certification scheme as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Security Expert, or ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Active NATO or National SECRET (or higher) security clearance issued by the industrial security authority of a NATO member nation
• Valid NATO Nation passport with no travel restrictions to NATO nations
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in CIS security, CIS development, or CIS service delivery
• Within the 5 years' experience above, at least 3 years of demonstrated experience working in or in direct support of a national, international, or multi-national CIS security accreditation, certification, or similar field
• Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (Standardized Linguistic Profile (SLP) 3333 - Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) or equivalent
• Ability to prepare written documentation to transfer technical information about concepts, situations, products, services, or results to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge; thorough understanding of grammar, sentence structure, and intended audiences to the process of reviewing, editing, or constructively critiquing a document, publication, or message
• Skill in clearly and effectively conveying information verbally to senior leadership; ability to deliver clear, effective communication and ability to take responsibility for understanding others; ability to ask appropriate questions
• Knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently; proficient in Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Project, MS Teams, and SharePoint)