Security Compliance Specialist

AVER is a fast-growing SDVOSB that has achieved significant revenue growth over the past 5 plus years with much of our work focused on Data Analytics, Mission Support, IT Modernization and Biometrics. AVER is seeking an experienced Security Compliance Specialist to support to a large IT services team in the Department of Homeland Security. Join a collaborative team who values AVER’s mission, focus, and culture of delivering exceptional client service with great people and transformative technology solutions that ensure Government mission success.  Responsibilities Include:  

• Manage ongoing Authority to Operate (ATO)
• Manage the continuous monitoring of NIST 800-53 security controls within a federal government environment
• Perform information security and risk management while maintaining compliance with evolving Federal regulations within a large Federal IT environment
• Maintains a proactive approach to ensure the security and integrity of IT systems and data 

Education Requirements:    

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required  

Experience Requirements:  

• 5+ years of experience overseeing the process of obtaining and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) for IT systems
• 5+ years of experience including developing and updating security documentation which may include System Security Plans, Program Level Security Policies/Procedures, and Plan of Action and Milestones to remain current with an evolving application environment
• 5+ years of expreince in maintaining active coordination with system owners, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure security controls are met
• 5+ years of experience with developing and implement a continuous monitoring strategy to maintain an ongoing awareness of information security, vulnerabilities, and threats
• 2+ years of experience in applying and assessing NIST 800-53 security controls within AWS environments
• 2+ years of Agile team experience  
• Experience tailoring, implementing, and continuously monitoring NIST 800-53 security controls in large Federal government environments

Desired Requirements:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities 
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility 

Location: 

• HYBRID (Washington, D.C)   

Security Requirements: 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance (Public Trust)
• This role supports a government agency which requires U.S. citizenship 

About Us:    AVER, LLC is a Data & Digital Transformation company that delivers exceptional client service with great people and transformative technology solutions to enable Government mission success. We provide customers with specialized technical skills and deep subject matter expertise focused on Homeland Security, Biometrics, Law Enforcement and Healthcare domains to meet the complex mission challenges today and tomorrow. We are a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that strives to provide a customer-centric experience building trusted partnerships with our clients and people.     AVER is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled