Job Description

Information Systems Architect - Mid

Location: Quantico, VA
Full-time, In-Office
Clearance: Secret
Salary Range: $98,000 - $126,000

Critical Solutions has an immediate opening for a Information Systems Architect to support our federal customer in Quantico, VA.

PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Government Lead in daily tasks to ensure all systems have current Authorizations to Operate (ATOs).
• Facilitate Assessment and Authorization (A&A) for Information Systems, data availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation.
• Through A&A review processes, ensure security measures are implemented for communication systems, networks, and provide advice that systems and personnel adhere to established security standards and Governmental requirements for security on these systems.
• Develop and execute security policies, plans, and procedures.
• Initiate creation of A&A packages to support receipt of Authorizations to Operate (ATOs), collaborate with Engineers to gather required information for A&A packages, and update A&A packages as required.
• Perform lifecycle maintenance of A&A packages ensuring ATOs do not expire without proper updates.
• Update the appropriate documentation for the Agency Application & Database Management System (DADMS) and Department of Defense Information Technology Portfolio Repository.
• Submit Ports and Protocols with all supplemental documentation to DISA for approval.
• Submit tickets to initiate action from Headquarters Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) Cybersecurity Division (CY) for approval.
• Ensure appropriate action is taken in a timely manner by appropriate point of contact (POC) within the A&A packages.
• Assist with validation of A&A packages as required by the Government.
• Review and provide input for Operational Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for submission to Action Officer (AO).
• Conduct vulnerability scans using Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and assist Engineers in documenting system vulnerabilities.
• Vulnerability management duties include, but are not limited to, using Tenable SecurityCenter and Nessus scanners, RedSeal, BigFix, Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker (SCC) Tool, HP Fortify, other automated tools, and manual inspections to identify vulnerabilities; documenting vulnerabilities in the RSA Archer eGRC system; reporting vulnerability statistics.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active S ecret clearance or higher
• High school Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) with 5+ years of related experience
• Experience with Department of Defense Information Assurance Program (DIACAP) and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Experience with:
  • SharePoint Online and/or on-prem
  • Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)
  • Basic SPFx or front-end development (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)
  • Microsoft 365 tools and integrations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• IAT level II certification
• Must possess Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) version 3 Foundation certification

LOCATION:

• In office
• Must be willing and able to commute to Quantico, VA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance In addition, selected candidate must undergo background investigation (BI) and finger printing by the federal agency and successfully pass the preceding to qualify for the position. US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED

CRITICAL SOLUTIONS PAY AND BENEFITS

Salary range $98,000 - $126,000. The salary range for this position represent the typical salary range for this job level and this does not guarantee a specific salary. Compensation is based upon multiple factors such as responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, certifications, and other requirements.

BENEFIT SNAPSHOT: 100% premium coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, 401K matching, Flexible Time Off (PTO/Holidays), Higher Education/Training Reimbursement, and more