- Salary
- $130k – $260k/yr
- Location
- Chantilly, Virginia
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Clearance
- Required
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Assessment and Authorization Specialist
Department: Data Analysis and Technology Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Chantilly, VA
Compensation: $130,000 - $260,000 / year
Description
REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION: Full-time, onsite in Chantilly, VA
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Specialist to support critical security authorization activities, Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, and compliance initiatives. In this role, you will work closely with technical teams, leadership, and stakeholders to ensure systems meet federal information security requirements while helping manage documentation, security artifacts, and authorization packages.
LOCATION: Full-time, onsite in Chantilly, VA
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Specialist to support critical security authorization activities, Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, and compliance initiatives. In this role, you will work closely with technical teams, leadership, and stakeholders to ensure systems meet federal information security requirements while helping manage documentation, security artifacts, and authorization packages.
Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence
"Ardent Principles" signifies our unwavering commitment to excellence, driven by a profound passion and a strict adherence to ethical values. We believe that happy employees make for happy clients. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.
With a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, Ardent Principles offers more than just a job - we offer a career path filled with growth and opportunities.
Join us and let's shape the future together!
"Ardent Principles" signifies our unwavering commitment to excellence, driven by a profound passion and a strict adherence to ethical values. We believe that happy employees make for happy clients. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.
With a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, Ardent Principles offers more than just a job - we offer a career path filled with growth and opportunities.
Join us and let's shape the future together!
Key Responsibilities
In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:
- Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, information assurance, computer engineering, or other closely related IT and cybersecurity discipline or equivalent work experience.
- Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology.
Demonstrated experience managing document repositories and databases. - Use of process tracking and document control software.
- Writing, communications, and briefing skills.
- Providing technical guidance and oversight both to technical and non-technical, senior level personnel.
- Organizing, planning and prioritizing multiple tasks to complete work on schedule.
- INFOSEC policies, regulations, and guidances.
- Cyber risks such as malware, zero-day attacks, denial of service attacks, as well as associated mitigations regarding computer and network devices.
- Providing excellent customer service skills and the ability to collaborate with customers at all levels.
Highly Desired Qualifications
Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:
- A&A process.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
What We Offer You
- Highly Competitive Salary: Recognizing and rewarding your expertise and contributions.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Providing ample time for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits.
- Dedicated Training Budget: Supporting continuous learning and professional development.
- 100% Employer-Covered Family Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance: Ensuring comprehensive health coverage for you and your family.
- 100% Employer-Covered Life and Disability Insurance: Offering financial security and peace of mind.
- 401(k) Plan with a 6% Employer Match: Helping you plan and save for a secure retirement, with 100% vesting from day one.
- 11 Paid Government Holidays: Observing national holidays to ensure time off with family and friends.
- Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance: Rewarding outstanding contributions and achievements.
SCHEDULE:
This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite in Chantilly, VA during core hours.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of a team dedicated to driving positive change through technology. Apply now with our easy 3-minute, mobile-friendly initial application process. Your future starts here!
Skills
CybersecurityRisk ManagementComplianceCustomer ServiceCISSP