Assessment and Authorization Specialist III (Cybersecurity)

Location: Remote within the United States; Conditions: District of Columbia, Washington, DC

Salary: $150,000–$160,000 annually

Company

hirify.global Mission Optimization provides administrative support services and federal project solutions as part of hirify.global, an Alaska Native Corporation.

What you will do

• Lead comprehensive assessments of security and privacy controls, including system-specific and inherited controls.
• Assess NIST and FISMA systems across SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and on-premises environments.
• Prepare and review Assessment Readiness Workbooks, Security Assessment Plans, Security Assessment Reports, risk assessments, and findings packages.
• Analyze vulnerabilities, test reports, POA&Ms, system documentation, network diagrams, data flows, and change requests.
• Evaluate deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, oversee remediation, and reassess remediated controls.
• Support security-related data calls and internal and external audits, including FISMA activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or four years of equivalent professional experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in security control assessments, cybersecurity evaluations, or related technical security work.
• Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST RMF, and information security and privacy regulations.
• Experience working with Security Assessment Teams, Security Control Assessors, ISSOs, TPOCs, system owners, and assessment coordinators.
• Ability to analyze technical documentation, identify security gaps, and communicate findings in written reports.
• Must be able to complete a DOE background investigation and obtain federal government and DOE Q clearances.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) and retirement options.
• Paid time off for regular full-time and part-time employees.
• Supportive environment focused on innovation, diversity, and professional growth.