Security Assessment and Authorization Lead

General Dynamics

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Rockville, MD
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$142,792–$184,000 / yr
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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Security Assessment and Authorization Lead

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As the Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) Lead at GDIT, you will lead the enterprise A&A program, ensuring compliance with NIST RMF and FISMA standards for all information systems. Your responsibilities include managing teams to develop security documentation, conducting readiness reviews, and coordinating third-party assessments. You will provide expert guidance on authorization strategies and support initiatives like boundary optimization and FedRAMP leveraging activities. This role requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST SP 800-37 and experience with eGRC tools like JCAM or Archer. Ideal candidates have at least five years of experience leading A&A programs for NIH, HHS, or similar agencies, along with certifications like CISSP or CISM.

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NIST_SP_800_37 FedRAMP AWS GCP CISSP CISM FISMA ITIL JCAM Archer CSAM NIST_RMF PostgreSQL MySQL Oracle Linux Windows_Server Python Java Kubernetes Terraform Docker GitHub GitLab Azure_Pipelines Prometheus Grafana CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Lead execution of RMF phases for assigned systems, including categorization and continuous monitoring.
  • Manage teams developing SSPs, SARs, SAPs, POA&Ms, PTAs, PIAs, eAuth documentation, and contingency plans.
  • Conduct assessment readiness reviews to ensure authorization packages meet quality standards.
  • Provide expert guidance on RMF expectations and authorization strategies for federal leadership.
  • Coordinate IV&V of third-party assessments and review contractor-provided documentation for completeness.

What we're looking for

  • At least 5 years of experience leading FISMA-based A&A programs.
  • Possession of relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
  • Deep understanding and application of NIST SP 800 series standards.
  • Expertise in managing assessment teams and reviewing security documentation.
  • Experience with eGRC tools like JCAM, Archer, CSAM for A&A processes.
  • Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills for RMF compliance.

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