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Description

Systems Security Administration (SSA) Management Team Lead (15.23)

OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

Responsibilities and Duties

OCT currently has an opening for a Systems Security Administration (SSA) Management Team Lead to work with a technology division within the office of a federal client. This role will require strong leadership and information system skills. The contractor shall oversee several Systems Security Administrators and advise on risk, compliance and security, as described below.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Support change management processes and ensure SSA controls are consistently implemented and applied
• Provide system security project management support.
• Provide status reporting of security activities to include risk posture and compliance.
• Identify Information System SSA gaps and offer mitigation strategies.
• Advise on new user account profiles and associated roles to preclude separation of duties conflicts and ensuring “need-to-know” and “least privileges" criteria are applied for access to applications.
• Manage annual user recertifications for the supported financial and facilities applications to ensure compliance with policy requirements.
• Collaborate / communicate with applicable parties to ensure appropriate approvals for requested user profiles and roles are obtained.
• Support the FSA-IS and A-123-IS Assessment audits for SSA functions and maintain appropriate artifacts.
• Leverage excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Lead and work in a team environment, remaining resilient and professional during highly sensitive and urgent situations.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing tasks.

Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must hold an active DoD Top Secret (TS) clearance.
• Must have a Bachelor’s (BS/BA) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Math, or Science fields. (Master’s degree preferred.)
• Must have at least 7 years of InfoSec / IT Security related work experience.
• Must have 2 years of FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act) related experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with information security standards, policies, and practices-NIST (800-53 rev), FISCAM, FISMA, DOD, DCID, FBI, etc.
• Experience analyzing information technology and system risk issues in complex environments.
• Experience in an IT customer support role, including working knowledge of account and access management.
• Experience managing a team of system security administrator personnel
• CISSP, PMP, and Comp TIA A+ certifications a plus.
• The primary place of performance will be at client facilities in the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA)/ National Capital Region (NCR).

Benefits

Benefits

OCT offers competitive compensation packages and a full suite of benefits which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary
• Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
• Training Benefits

Salary Range: $150,000-$175,000 yearly commensurate with experience, education, etc.

About OCT Consulting

OCT Consulting LLC is a Small Business (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the agility of operations and a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.

At OCT we believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued and recognized.