DoD Security Accreditations Specialist Location: Ft Meade, MD, US Job ID: ATR 17233 Job Description Position Title: DoD Security Accreditations Specialist Location: Ft Meade, MD (some remote work) Clearance:TS SCI, Full Scope PolyRequired. This position supports a government contract. Position Overview: We are seeking a motivatedSecurity Accreditation Specialistto support our team. We are a fast-growing entrepreneurial team working at the convergence of technology and national security. The work will be dynamic and wide-ranging, supporting the deployment and scale of our Game Warden platform. This position prepares the software accreditation packages, reviews theRisk Management Framework (RMF), and creates and maintains all associated administrative requirements. This is a direct-hire, full-time position with salary and benefits. We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with match, Flexible Spending Account, and Paid Time Off (PTO)—including vacation and holiday pay. Duties and Responsibilities: - Own the development of theGame Warden Platform as a Service (PaaS) accreditation packages by building and maintaining artifacts applicable to theNIST 800-53andRisk Management Frameworkfor 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 brings, 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. Education and Experience Required: - Familiarity with NIST 800-53 or FEDRAMP - Cloud-based Cybersecurity experience (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc) - Proven experience writing, interpreting, applying DoD/RMF policy and guidance - Experience working on certification programs and policy development - Strong technical proficiency and ability to communicate effectively with engineers - Strong Organizational skills Desired Skills: - TS SCI Full Scope Poly Clearance required - OSCAL Compliance Automation & Implementation Experience preferred - Have a strong interest in matters of national security - Familiarity with Cloud Infrastructure to include AWS, GCP, IaC, Containers, Software Development, and Kubernetes Arena Technical Resources, LLC, (ATR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability. 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