Security Baseline Assessor

Join our team of cybersecurity experts to support the FDIC in their efforts in maintaining and maturing a safe and secure environment. The Security Baseline Assessor conducts independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security/privacy controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (as defined in NIST SP 800-37).

Requirements

An active Top Secret is required for this position. Candidates who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Technical Areas of Expertise

• Experience with creating, reviewing, and customizing general security configuration baselines including DoD STIGs, and CIS Benchmarks.
• Extensive experience conducting cloud security control assessments using FEDRAMP, including preparation of complete authorization packages Experience as a member of a certified FedRAMP Third-party Assessment Organization (3PAO) desired.
• Experience working with the NIST 800 Special Publication series guidance related to risk management and security control implementation, including 800-30,800-37, 800-53, 800-60, 800-63, 800-115, or 800-137.
• Technical skills in performing security reviews, identifying gaps in security architectures, and developing a security risk management plan.
• Expertise in technical security assessment techniques, tools, and practices.

Qualifications

• Four (4) to six (6) years of relevant cyber-security experience
• Required certification: ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Desired certification: Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MSCE)
• BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical IT field

Benefits

Joining Avint is a win-win proposition! You will feel the personal touch of a small business and receive BIG business benefits. From competitive salaries, full health, and generous PTO and Federal Holidays. Additionally, we encourage every Avint employee to further their professional development. To assist you in achieving your goals, we offer reimbursement for courses, exams, and tuition. Interested in a class, conference, program, or degree? Avint will invest in YOU and your professional development!

Avint is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.