Cybersecurity Engineer (Proposal) at Horizon Industries Ltd

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong></strong></span></p> <h1 data-start="120" data-end="192">Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization Subject Matter Expert (SME)</h1> <p data-start="194" data-end="664">The Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization (A&amp;A) Subject Matter Expert (SME) serves as a senior cybersecurity authority responsible for supporting the authorization of information systems and ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity policies and procedures. The SME performs and supports the DoD cybersecurity authorization process, either as the system authorizing expert or as a subject matter expert for systems undergoing authorization.</p> <p data-start="666" data-end="1076">This role requires a strong understanding of how security controls defined in <strong data-start="744" data-end="762">NIST SP 800-53</strong> are applied during the assessment and authorization process across large and complex enterprise environments such as those supporting the <strong data-start="901" data-end="935">Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)</strong>. These environments may include multiple enclaves, Automated Information Systems (AIS), enterprise applications, and outsourced IT services.</p> <p data-start="1078" data-end="1496">The SME evaluates vulnerabilities and determines the appropriate severity value for identified security control deficiencies. Additionally, the SME assesses potential impacts on system authorization status and provides recommendations for remediation. The role involves briefing senior leadership on the progress, risks, and outcomes of systems undergoing the <strong data-start="1438" data-end="1473">Risk Management Framework (RMF)</strong> authorization process.</p> <hr data-start="1498" data-end="1501"> <h1 data-start="1503" data-end="1525">Minimum Requirements</h1> <ul data-start="1527" data-end="2253"> <li data-start="1527" data-end="1675"> <p data-start="1529" data-end="1675">Minimum <strong data-start="1537" data-end="1569">five (5) years of experience</strong> supporting <strong data-start="1581" data-end="1616">Risk Management Framework (RMF)</strong> and <strong data-start="1621" data-end="1664">NIST Assessment and Authorization (A&amp;A)</strong> processes.</p> </li> <li data-start="1676" data-end="1724"> <p data-start="1678" data-end="1724">Demonstrated <strong data-start="1691" data-end="1723">DoD cybersecurity experience</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-start="1725" data-end="1840"> <p data-start="1727" data-end="1840">Experience <strong data-start="1738" data-end="1806">assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews</strong> for large, complex organizations.</p> </li> <li data-start="1841" data-end="1954"> <p data-start="1843" data-end="1954">Strong understanding of <strong data-start="1867" data-end="1953">DoD cybersecurity authorization policies, procedures, and implementation processes</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-start="1955" data-end="2019"> <p data-start="1957" data-end="2019">Experience supporting the <strong data-start="1983" data-end="2018">DoD RMF authorization lifecycle</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-start="2020" data-end="2253"> <p data-start="2022" data-end="2112">Knowledge of cybersecurity considerations related to <strong data-start="2075" data-end="2100">emerging technologies</strong>, including:</p> <ul data-start="2115" data-end="2253"> <li data-start="2115" data-end="2135"> <p data-start="2117" data-end="2135">Cloud environments</p> </li> <li data-start="2138" data-end="2172"> <p data-start="2140" data-end="2172">Industrial Control Systems (ICS)</p> </li> <li data-start="2175" data-end="2204"> <p data-start="2177" data-end="2204">Warehouse Execution Systems</p> </li> <li data-start="2207" data-end="2253"> <p data-start="2209" data-end="2253">Operational Technology (OT) infrastructures.</p> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="2255" data-end="2258"> <h1 data-start="2260" data-end="2284">Clearance Requirements</h1> <ul data-start="2286" data-end="2451"> <li data-start="2286" data-end="2336"> <p data-start="2288" data-end="2336">Must possess an <strong data-start="2304" data-end="2335">active DoD Secret Clearance</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-start="2337" data-end="2451"> <p data-start="2339" data-end="2451">Must hold <strong data-start="2349" data-end="2415">IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 3 (T3)</strong> at the time of proposal submission.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="2453" data-end="2488">DLA CERT Personnel Requirements</h3> <p data-start="2490" data-end="2625">Personnel assigned to the <strong data-start="2516" data-end="2587">Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT)</strong> must meet the following requirements:</p> <ul data-start="2627" data-end="2856"> <li data-start="2627" data-end="2664"> <p data-start="2629" data-end="2664"><strong data-start="2629" data-end="2664">Active DoD Top Secret Clearance</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="2665" data-end="2763"> <p data-start="2667" data-end="2763"><strong data-start="2667" data-end="2728">IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5)</strong> at the time of proposal submission</p> </li> <li data-start="2764" data-end="2856"> <p data-start="2766" data-end="2856">Personnel assigned as <strong data-start="2788" data-end="2809">DLA CERT Analysts</strong> must maintain a <strong data-start="2826" data-end="2856">CSSP Analyst certification</strong></p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="2858" data-end="2861"> <h1 data-start="2863" data-end="2881">Company Overview</h1> <p data-start="2883" data-end="3105">Founded in <strong data-start="2894" data-end="2902">1996</strong>, <strong data-start="2904" data-end="2944">Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon)</strong> has grown into a team of highly qualified professionals providing full-cycle <strong data-start="3022" data-end="3062">IT consulting and management support</strong> to both public and private sector clients.</p> <p data-start="3107" data-end="3224">Horizon fosters a culture that promotes <strong data-start="3147" data-end="3168">work-life balance</strong> and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:</p> <ul data-start="3226" data-end="3471"> <li data-start="3226" data-end="3277"> <p data-start="3228" data-end="3277">Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance</p> </li> <li data-start="3278" data-end="3377"> <p data-start="3280" data-end="3377">401(k) retirement plan with <strong data-start="3308" data-end="3337">100% vesting from day one</strong> and employer matching after <strong data-start="3366" data-end="3377">90 days</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="3378" data-end="3410"> <p data-start="3380" data-end="3410">Educational Assistance Program</p> </li> <li data-start="3411" data-end="3443"> <p data-start="3413" data-end="3443">Student Loan Repayment Program</p> </li> <li data-start="3444" data-end="3471"> <p data-start="3446" data-end="3471">Gym Reimbursement Program</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="3473" data-end="3476"> <h1 data-start="3478" data-end="3508">Equal Employment Opportunity</h1> <p data-start="3510" data-end="3879">Horizon Industries Limited is an <strong data-start="3543" data-end="3590">Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer</strong>. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to <strong data-start="3677" data-end="3878">sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, citizenship status, or any other factor protected by law</strong>.</p> <p data-start="3881" data-end="3913"><strong data-start="3881" data-end="3913">EOE / M / F / Vet / Disabled</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong></strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>