KITS

Job ID 2440047

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Konig IT systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Cybersecurity Risk Lead to support KITS and our government customer. This is a Remote opportunity. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

KITS has a need for a Security SME with the ability to support the requirements within the Risk Management Framework (Rev 5) at our client, USDA. A strong skillset for collecting and analyzing data within the NIST Framework at USDA. Furthermore, the ability to review and assess systems to ensure security compliance with NIST standards.The candidate should be skilled with Microsoft suite and other industry leading security policy and assessment tools.

This role receives assignments from and reports directly to the team Lead supporting USDA. The position is integral to our success at USDA and providing our client with the most organized and professional team members to meet their expectations.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Developing guides to assist with validating a control within a system (applicable, hybrid)

• Developing documentation for the DAITO team for each control family

• Recommendations on specific tools that will enhance their offering to their customers

• Provide a common language guide as a quick reference to be used within an annual review

• Support of POA&M Management

• Consultation to the DAITO team in providing strong customer support through ongoing knowledge transfer of the processes and policies surrounding the RMF function

Basic Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; or equivalent experience.

• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF).

• 2-4 years of experience directly supporting a large corporation/agency or military branch.

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust.

Leadership

• Displays a positive attitude.

• Demonstrates flexibility in day-to-day work.

• Sets high standards of performance for oneself.

• Proactive with internal and external teams to stay abreast of the needs for each requirement.

Teamwork

• Establishes harmonious working relationships with team members.

• Appreciates each team member's contributions and values each individual member.

• Experience communicating through Microsoft Teams or a similar platform.

• Ability to jump in and support other team members as workloads shift throughout the year.

Client Management

• Values internal and external clients and responds in a timely manner.

• Establishes effective working relationship with clients.

• Follow established communication guidelines.

• Uses good judgment in what and how to communicate with clients.

• Effective problem-solving skills demonstrated through related work experience.

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

• Ability to identify, initiate, manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a government background investigation (BI).

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Working knowledge of CSAM.

Understanding of Risk Management Framework at USDA

Working Environment & Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress.

The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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