Governance, Risk and Compliance Technical Lead

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Requisition #: 451Job Title: Governance, Risk and Compliance Technical LeadLocation: 1155 21st St NWWashington DC, District of Columbia20036 - Onsite once a week (Wednesdays)!Clearance Level: Active  Public TrustRequired Certification(s): ·       CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM or other industry-level cyber certification required.
SUMMARY:The Governance, Risk and Compliance Technical (GRC) Lead will support a government agency in the achievement of strategic goals and objectives related to the ongoing execution and maturity of its cybersecurity and assessment and authorization (A&A) programs.
The ideal candidate is a detail oriented, self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys leading, growing, and scaling a team of cybersecurity professionals in a dynamic environment, and has a passion for helping customers mature and measure their security posture and performance. In this role, the GRC Technical Lead will lead a team of Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) and Security Control Assessors (SCAs) in the performance of activities, including but not limited to, assessments & authorization (A&A), ongoing authorization (OA), annual control assessment, and common control provider program implementation and maturity.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:·       Serve as the Federal GRC Program Manager's primary point of contact for the A&A Team.·       Support the agency’s risk management process by maintaining visibility and awareness of changes to the cyber threat landscape that impact the Agency and ensure efforts to address risk are executed efficiently and on schedule.·       Interface broadly with internal branch customers as well as external branch stakeholders to support achievement of the program’s strategic goals and objectives and mature its A&A capabilities and services.·       Lead a team of ISSOs and SCAs through the Risk Management Framework, focusing on A&A and continuous monitoring lifecycles.·       Oversee, in coordination with the GRC Program Manager, execution of A&A and ongoing authorization activities and provide guidance and technical direction to the team as required. Serve as a primary interface on status of packages to cybersecurity leadership.·       Collaborate with the Security Engineering and Architecture team on initiatives, projects, and activities (e.g., cloud architecture, security engineering, vulnerability management, cyber dashboard development) related to the measuring and reporting on the performance and maturity of the A&A Program.·       Support the GRC PM in ensuring a coordinated and collaborated approach on whole-of-program efforts in support of RMF/CSF maturity.·       Support the development and enhancement of security dashboards using a GRC application (e.g., CSAM / eMASS / XACTA) and/or customer tool(s) to provide role-based views (i.e., information/data) to agency executives, managers, system security officers, and key stakeholders.·       Provide technical guidance and best practices to the team and customers to ensure that the agency achieves maximum value from its IT investments.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES:·       This position may require the supervision of up to 10 employees. Supervisory duties typically include but are not limited to oversight and approval of time and performance management responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:Required Certifications:·       CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM or other industry-level cyber certification required.Education, Background, and Years of Experience:·       Bachelor’s Degree required (Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering).·       7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, of those, at least 3+ years in a GRC role or similar (Technology/IT Audit, Internal Audit, IT Consulting, etc.) leading small teams (5-15 staff) of Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) and Security Control Assessors (SCAs).

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:Required Skills:·       7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, of those, at least 3+ years in a GRC role or similar (Technology/IT Audit, Internal Audit, IT Consulting, etc.) leading small teams (5-15 staff) of Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) and Security Control Assessors (SCAs).·       Bachelor’s Degree required (Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering).·       CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM or other industry-level cyber certification required.·       Demonstrated experience with establishing, implementing, and maintaining the A&A lifecycle using the NIST RMF.·       Demonstrated experience and knowledge with developing, implementing, and maintaining Common Control Provider (CCP) Programs.·       Demonstrated knowledge in the field of risk management and compliance to efficiently work on and apply frameworks including ISO, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-137, NIST 1800 series, etc.·       Demonstrated experience with the development and update of policies to align with OMB, DHS, NIST, CNSS, ICD, Congressional and other cybersecurity mandates, and directives.·       Experience with Application Security Audits and Risk Scoring.·       Experience ensuring controls meet legal, regulatory, privacy, policy, standards and security requirements.·       Maintain updated knowledge in the field of risk management and compliance to efficiently work on frameworks including NIST CSF, ISO, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-34 etc.·       Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.Preferred Skills·       Experience with STIG Viewer, SCAP Compliance Checker, Vulnerator, and/or Qualys vulnerability management preferred.·       Experience with CSAM preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:Environmental Conditions:·       Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The onsite customer working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work at the customer location is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.Strength Demands·       Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles.  Some occasional walking or standing may be required.   Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.Physical Requirements·       Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or PullEmployees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
Happy - Be Infectious.Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive.Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded.Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager.Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven.Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
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