Cyber Security - Application Assessor

Location: Remote

Required Clearance: Public Trust

Required: Certifications: N/A

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related discipline

Required Experience: 5 years of relevant experience; Degree may be substituted for 8 years of experience

Description

PingWind is seeking a Cyber Security - Application Assessor to join our team supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. This is a fully remote position responsible Supporting all Authority to Operate (ATO) activities.

Responsibilities

• Create the threat model for the application that determines the cyber "chores"/controls for the team to implement
• Verify that security controls have been properly implemented
• Create, maintain, and close Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs)
• Create and review documents for ATO evidence
• Collaborate with teams across the organization
• Manage the ATO process end to end
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering or technical discipline
• 5 years relevant experience
• Proficient knowledge in VA risk management frameworks policy and procedures established by NIST and VA Handbook 6500
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Expert communication and client management skills
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Flexible, able to adapt to different customer groups and expectations
• Experience working in and with cross-functional teams
• Outcome-oriented approach focused on delivering value to end users backed by measurable, data-driven results
• U.S. Citizenship; Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
  
  
  

About Pingwind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

• Paid Federal Holidays
• Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options
• 401k with matching
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources
  
  
  

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.