Authorizing Official Rep (on Site)

Requires US Citizenship
Employment Term and Type: Regular, Full Time
Required Security Clearance: TS with SCI eligibility
Required Education: B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other technical discipline  
Requires: Completion of COVID-19 Vaccination Inoculation Series

Job Description
We are hiring for an Authorizing Official Representative (AOR) who will support the Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) G-6 SAP CIO maintaining appropriate operation information assurance (IA) posture for programs. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use the RMF process to provide recommendations to the Special Programs Office Senior Authorizing Official for risk management decisions in protecting critical information and IT assets.

• Review and evaluate Program’s Body of Evidence documents to include, but not limited to, Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM), System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).

• Follow up and provide oversight on a program’s execution of the POA&Ms on a quarterly basis.

• Act as a liaison between security control assessors (SCA) and programs for all information system requirements.

• Participate in Army & DOD meetings, forums, and working groups to identify Army cybersecurity equities and action, provide leadership with executive summary.

• Research and review DOD and Army policies to determine any effects to current operating standards and provide recommendations and comments to address concerns.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of DOD and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework and Joint special access program implementation guide (JSIG)

• 5 years of experience and knowledge developing or implementing National, DOD and Army Cybersecurity strategies, policies, and procedures

• TS w/ ability to obtain SCI

• DOD 8570 IAT II certification (CCNA Security, CySA , GICSP, GSEC, Security CE, CND, or SSCP)

Desired:

• Ability to read technical writing and detailed documentations of networks, systems, applications and personnel procedures.

• Experience with system and network security tools and applications

• Ability to work in a team.

• Familiarity with SAP operations

• Experience working on HQDA staff.

• Prior military experience.

• Possibility to travel up to 10%.

Education: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience in cybersecurity, or master’s degree or equivalent combination of related education and work experience in IT with a background in technology and a strong history of secure technical implementations

Years Experience:   7 years of demonstrated experience implementing security or technical controls for enterprise networks.  


Physical and Environmental Conditions:

• Normal Office Environment. Requires Sitting, Standing, Near Acuity, Speaking with colleagues and customers, Listening, Sight, Use of hands/fingers.

This position description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. This and all positions are eligible for organization-wide transfer. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.


Company Overview: Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment and operation of state-of-the-art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter.  With a proven track record of technical support to our customers, we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team.

ATG offers a generous compensation package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), group life insurance, educational reimbursement, among other benefits.

We value our employees and strive to offer many opportunities for professional growth.

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability