Information Security Lead Assessor

Evolver Federal is looking for an Information Security Lead Assessor who is skilled and experienced with NIST compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all requirements for assessment compliance with NIST are met. The Lead Assessor is responsible for ensuring consistency in the processes performed across all assessments and ensuring the quality assurance requirements are met.
• Writes, in clear and concise language, such technical documents as procedure manuals, service manuals, and related technical publications concerned with installation, operation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure services. Includes writing such technical documentation as operational specifications, bulletins, articles, and marketing publications.
• Performs writing tasks for large management and technical projects.
• Self-management of assignments and schedule.
• Development of templates.
• Conduct interviews with subject matter experts, business analysts, architects, and software engineers.
• Gathers and researches technical information.
• Capable of managing and leading the development of large multi-document deliverables.
• Standardization of documentation.
• Integrate with Change Control processes.
• Improve documentation clarity and ease of use.

Basic Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in an ISSO or Lead Assessor role with a focus on NIST IT compliance
• 2 years of experience with Federal Policies and Regulations with in-depth knowledge of federal security standards, regulations, and policies (e.g., NIST SP 800-5, FISMA) is crucial for ensuring compliance.

• One of the following certifications (or equivalent):
  • GIAC Systems and Network Auditor ("GSNA")
  • ISC2 Certified Authorization Professional ("CAP")
  • ISC2 Certified Information System Security Professional ("CISSP")
  • ISACA Certified Information System Auditor ("CISA")

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree or at least 10 (Ten) years of work experience
• At least 5 years of experience in an ISSO or Lead Assessor role with a focus on NIST IT compliance
• 3 years of experience with Federal Policies and Regulations with in-depth knowledge of federal security standards, regulations, and policies (e.g., NIST SP 800-5, FISMA) is crucial for ensuring compliance.
• Expertise in ensuring compliance with federal standards and regulations, ensuring that all actions taken align with the established guidelines.
• Strong ability to document all SOPs, remediation efforts, changes made, and progress achieved in a clear and concise manner. This is essential for audit purposes and reporting to regulatory bodies; and determining the clearest and most logical way to present information for greatest comprehension.
• Capability to work on multiple projects and meet deliverable timelines.
• Proven ability to drive issues to closure and get the job done in ways that are professional and are reflective of our code of conduct.
• Demonstrate genuine desire and demonstrate an effectiveness to work co-operatively with others in a team environment towards the achievement of the teams and organizations goals.
• Ability to work independently and utilize effective planning to facilitate individual goal achievement.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively to express information in both written and oral context.
• Expert Level proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, PDF Tools, Screen capture tools.

Evolver Federal is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all job seekers. It is the policy of Evolver not to discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, age, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic factors, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.