FISCAM/Cybersecurity Specialist

Company Overview:

Macalogic is a dynamic and growing company with broad competencies based on over a decade of experience working in the federal arena. We are an SBA-certified 8(a) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).  We provide IT technical, program management, and business consulting services to customers in the Government and Commercial sectors.

Our core values of accountability, collaboration, value, and respect are central to everything we do at Macalogic. As such, we are always open to talking to self-motivated and responsible team players who are focused on contributing to the success of our clients. We offer a generous benefits package and compensation commensurate with your experience and skillset.

General Description

This position provides business subject matter expertise to the Air Force Security Assistance Command (AFSAC).  This includes providing Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) knowledge and expertise and supporting the preparation of AFSAC’s key systems for audit.  Specifically, the successful candidate will assist with the evaluation of key system and documentation compliance with FISCAM guidance, make system and documentation modification recommendations based on evaluation results, update documentation as required, participate in system audits, and support post-audit system remediation. This individual will also support the AFSAC portfolio of systems in complying with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800 standards and controls and apply knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to FISCAM and NIST compliance. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist in assessment and authorization activities for AFSAC systems.
• Use the Enterprise Mission Assurance Service (eMASS) to document security control test results.
• Create and update Risk Management Framework (RMF) related artifacts specific to NIST security control families.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that systems support the organization's business requirements and meet the needs of end-users.
• Evaluate key AFSAC systems and documentation for FISCAM guidance compliance.
• Update key documents to align them with current FISCAM guidance. Coordinate updates for stakeholder review and signature.
• Draft status reports and position papers recommending strategies to achieve audit readiness.
• Evaluate IT and system processes/controls against Government mandated Compliance Guidance to determine the effectiveness of system controls.

Specialized Knowledge

The successful candidate will have knowledge and expertise in the following areas:

• Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM)
• NIST standards and guidelines 
• Experienced in interfacing with technical, functional, and senior system program personnel.
• Experience studying and analyzing system or process problems and needs of selected programs to determine how to best solve the problems and accomplish improvements in audit readiness and/or systems integration.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or related field.

Professional Certifications

None required.

Clearance

None required.

Experience

3+ years’ experience in FISCAM compliance support.

Citizenship

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of FISCAM compliance requirements.

Other Characteristics (e.g., Personal or Language)

Excellent oral, written, and communication in English. Must be able to work in a team environment with members that include personnel from other companies, Government program management and administrative personnel, and technical staff members.

Working conditions, including location

Combination of remote work with the ability to work on-site at WPAFB, OH at least one day per week. In addition, must have the ability to travel to WPAFB, OH within two hours for specially called meetings.

Client duty hours Monday through Friday.