Job Description

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: NA

About the Company

Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment and operation of state-of-the-art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter. With a proven track record of technical support to our customers, we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team.

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability

Job Summary

We are hiring for an Authorizing Official Representative (AOR) who will support the Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) G-6 SAP CIO maintaining appropriate operation information assurance (IA) posture for programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Use the RMF process to provide recommendations to the Special Programs Office Senior Authorizing Official for risk management decisions in protecting critical information and IT assets.
• Review and evaluate Program’s Body of Evidence documents to include, but not limited to, Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM), System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Follow up and provide oversight on a program’s execution of the POA&Ms on a quarterly basis.
• Act as a liaison between security control assessors (SCA) and programs for all information system requirements.
• Participate in Army & DOD meetings, forums, and working groups to identify Army cybersecurity equities and action, provide leadership with executive summary.
• Research and review DOD and Army policies to determine any effects to current operating standards and provide recommendations and comments to address concerns.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other technical discipline OR seven years’ experience
• Knowledge of DOD and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework and Joint special access program implementation guide (JSIG)
• 7 years of demonstrated experience implementing security or technical controls for enterprise networks.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity
• 5+ years of experience and knowledge developing or implementing National, DOD and Army Cybersecurity strategies, policies, and procedures
• TS w/ ability to obtain SCI
• DOD 8570 IAT II certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to read technical writing and detailed documentations of networks, systems, applications and personnel procedures.
• Experience with system and network security tools and applications
• Ability to work in a team.
• Familiarity with SAP operations
• Experience working on HQDA staff.
• Prior military experience.
• Possibility to travel up to 10%.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

· Normal Office Environment. Requires Sitting, Standing, Near Acuity, Speaking with colleagues and customers, Listening, Sight, Use of hands/fingers.

Additional Benefits

· Performance Bonuses and annual salary reviews

· Health, dental, and vision insurance

· Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance

· 401(k) plan with company match

· Opportunities for professional growth and development

· A collaborative and inclusive work environment

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.