Hiring: Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Lead Company: NTT DATA North America Location: Rockville, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 01:43:03 Employment Type: Contract / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Accessibility, Azure, FedRAMP, R, ServiceNow About the job Experience: •8 years of cybersecurity, information assurance, or information system security experience. •5 years of experience supporting federal A&A, ATO, or NIST RMF activities. •5 years of experience managing or leading teams of Security Control Assessors, ISSOs, or cybersecurity analysts. •5 years of experience to include: •5 years of experience reviewing complex security authorization packages and evaluating security control evidence. Required Skills: •Lead the end-to-end A&A and ATO process for federal information systems. •Manage and mentor a team of five to eight Security Control Assessors and ISSOs. •Develop and maintain integrated ATO schedules, milestones, priorities, and resource assignments. •Coordinate security authorization activities with system owners, technical teams, ISSOs, assessors, authorizing officials, and other stakeholders. •Review and validate security authorization documentation, including: •Plans of Action and Milestones •Oversee security control assessments and ensure findings are clearly documented, supported by evidence, and assigned appropriate risk ratings. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, engineering, or a related discipline. •NIST Risk Management Framework •Minimum 5 years of experience reviewing complex security authorization packages and evaluating security control evidence. •Minimum 5 years of experience of security risk management, vulnerability management, POA&M management, and continuous monitoring. •Candidates must hold at least one of the following active certifications: •Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Compensation: •$110,179 - $183,631 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!