DoD Security Accreditations Specialist

Summary

Join Second Front Systems (2F) as a DoD Security Accreditation Specialist and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of software delivery and security in the defense sector. This position involves preparing software accreditation packages, reviewing the Risk Management Framework (RMF), and managing associated administrative requirements. You will own the development of accreditation packages for the Game Warden Platform as a Service (PaaS), develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and maintain the Cybersecurity Accreditation Program information. This role requires managing certification maintenance activities, assessing security risks, and preparing briefing materials for government officials. The position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements.

Requirements

• Familiarity with NIST 800-53 or FEDRAMP
• U.S. citizenship

Responsibilities

• Own the development of the Game Warden Platform as a Service (PaaS) accreditation packages by building and maintaining artifacts applicable to the NIST 800-53 and Risk Management Framework for FEDRAMP and Department of Defense (DoD) Authority to Operate (ATO)
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), plans, and other internal policies
• Create, track, and update operational instructions, SOPs, and other documentation, including plans, information briefings, and comment resolution matrix supporting cyber operations and Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) activities
• Develop documentation incorporating content provided by subject matter experts and prepare documentation and communications related to accreditation and certification packages for their authorization
• Build, maintain, and update the Cybersecurity Accreditation Program information and ensure it reflects mission, policy, doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedural changes, as appropriate
• Maintain accreditation by keeping documentation up to date as changes occur, including developing and incorporating additions, deletions, or modifications into the Cybersecurity baseline, certification frameworks, architecture diagrams, schema, procedures, candidate publications, and other documents as appropriate
• Produce the Cybersecurity accreditation documents that codify the Cybersecurity programs' policies, processes, and procedures and provide stakeholders visibility into the strategic, operational, and technical elements of an accreditation program according to the format agreed to and aligned with guidance
• Prepare and submit application packages and associated documentation for external accreditation of certification programs in accordance with federal and Department of Defense (DoD) guidance and respond to related questions and issues
• Manage, track, audit, and report on certification maintenance activities in accordance with established and documented procedures
• Recommend and assist with implementing process improvement to increase efficiency and effectiveness and document accordingly
• Support leadership and other stakeholder-directed requests for letters, reports, and other communications-related activities, including Reports on Cybersecurity Accreditation and Certification
• Shepherd all work products through appropriate review and coordination activities
• Assess the risk of identified issues regarding security controls and make recommendations to leadership on the level of risk, possible mitigations, and suggested resolution
• Track Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) items for their authorization and ATO conditions and create tickets to be assigned to the engineering team for implementation
• Assist with preparing briefing materials for the government Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and Authorizing Official (AO) for their authorization

Preferred Qualifications

• OSCAL Compliance Automation & Implementation Experience
• Have a strong interest in matters of national security
• Familiarity with Cloud Infrastructure to include AWS, GCP, IaC, Containers, Software Development, and Kubernetes

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage
• 401(k) + 3% company contribution
• Wellness perks (Fitness classes, mental health resources)
• Equity incentive plan
• Tech + office supplies stipend
• Annual professional development stipend
• Flexible paid time off + federal holidays off
• Parental leave
• Work from anywhere
• Referral Bonus