Remote ATO Specialist
at Easy Dynamics Corp

Summary

Join our team as an Authority To Operate (ATO) Documentation Specialist and support the government's cybersecurity and compliance initiatives by preparing and maintaining documentation required for system authorization, obtain and maintain ATO, and continuous monitoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline (Substitution: 6 years of relevant on-the-job experience in cybersecurity, ATO processes, or ISSO-related documentation)
• Must have at least 4 years of experience in cybersecurity or security compliance, including experience with cloud or compliance standards such as FedRAMP or FISMA
• Strong analytical, task management, time management, and communication skills necessary for documenting security and risk management initiatives, tasks, and deadlines impacting the customer’s environment
• Effective technical writing skills; experience writing risk management documentation e.g. Plans, SOPs, POA&Ms, policies, guidance, change management request, business cases, security incident reports, risk waivers, remediation action plans, and SA&A-required documentation using the Microsoft Office suite
• Able to properly understand, interpret and communicate level of effort, define due dates, and meet deadlines
• Hardworking and self-motivated, with the ability to work in team and individual settings

Responsibilities

• Experience and Expertise with cloud security, compliance, and accreditation
• Collaborates with INFOSEC, CISO, ISSO, and Security Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure compliance with NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP regulations for both on-premises and cloud environments
• Use tools like CSAM, eMASS, and other security platforms to track, document, and manage the ATO lifecycle
• Stay updated on public sector regulations, security and compliance requirements, and industry trends as an ongoing practice
• Support risk management efforts of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Information System Security Owners (ISSO), System Owners (SO), and varied security stakeholders
• Participates, conducts, and presents in security meetings, workgroups, or training events

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Benefits

Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000