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Electrosoft

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2001

🔒 Cybersecurity

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🏛️ Government

Cybersecurity • Artificial Intelligence • Government

Electrosoft is a Reston, VA–based technology services company focused on supporting U. S. federal agencies with cybersecurity, identity and Zero Trust, digital engineering and transformation, and enterprise AI and intelligent automation. The firm positions itself as a mission-driven federal contractor, delivering secure, scalable solutions and compliance-conscious modernization under government contract vehicles; it highlights work in areas such as post-quantum cryptography preparedness and has built internal AI chatbot prototypes as part of its innovation efforts. Electrosoft is an SBA-certified 8(a) and EDWOSB small business and emphasizes teaming and contract vehicle access to serve federal customers.

📋 Description

• Serve as a Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Subject Matter Expert supporting enterprise Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities across customer Information Systems, Cloud Hosted Services, Operational Technology (OT), Platform Information Technology (PIT), Facility Related Control Systems (FRCS), and hybrid computing environments. • Lead and support all phases of the RMF lifecycle, including system categorization, security control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring. • Develop, review, update, and maintain RMF artifacts including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), Continuous Monitoring Strategies, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), Risk Assessment Memorandums (RAMs), Authorizing Official Risk Acceptance (AORA) documentation, and authorization packages. • Assess and validate security controls in accordance with DoDI 8510.01, NIST SP 800-53, DLA RMF guidance, and applicable Federal and DoD cybersecurity requirements. • Conduct security control assessments, vulnerability analyses, and compliance reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented cybersecurity controls. • Support authorization decisions by identifying residual risk, evaluating compensating controls, and providing technical recommendations to Security Control Assessors (SCAs), Authorizing Officials (AOs), and senior Government leadership. • Perform cybersecurity assessments supporting enterprise IT infrastructure, Cloud environments, Operational Technology (OT), Facility Related Control Systems (FRCS), warehouse execution systems, and Platform IT (PIT) environments. • Support implementation and validation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Requirements Guides (SRGs), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans, IAVA compliance, vulnerability remediation, and continuous monitoring activities. • Utilize eMASS to manage authorization packages, track security control implementation, document vulnerabilities, and maintain authorization status throughout the system lifecycle. • Coordinate remediation efforts with ISSMs, System Owners, engineers, Information Owners, Program Managers, and Government stakeholders to resolve cybersecurity findings and maintain authorization. • Support cybersecurity inspections, audits, compliance assessments, incident response activities, and investigations involving potential cybersecurity events or unauthorized disclosures. • Prepare executive-level briefings, technical reports, dashboards, and risk assessments communicating authorization status, cybersecurity posture, and recommendations to Government leadership. • Monitor evolving cybersecurity threats, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to ensure continued compliance and improve enterprise cybersecurity posture. • Provide technical mentorship and cybersecurity expertise to project teams while promoting continuous improvement, collaboration, and cybersecurity best practices.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Four (4) additional years of directly related experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. • Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Certification & Accreditation (C&A), or Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities within Department of Defense or Federal environments. • Demonstrated experience implementing and applying the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) in accordance with DoDI 8510.01 and NIST SP 800-53. • Candidates must meet applicable DoD 8140 workforce qualification requirements, including IAM Level III (or successor qualification), as required by the contract. • Security Clearance Level: Must have a SECRET Clearance and be able to obtain or currently possess IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 3 (T3) • Experience assessing security controls and conducting authorization activities for large, complex enterprise environments supporting multiple systems, enclaves, applications, and infrastructure components.

🏖️ Benefits

• Meaningful work • Growth opportunities • Work-life balance