Risk Management Technician (BES)

Apply Description Le’fant is a rapidly growing CVE Certified, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in management consulting for the federal government. Our compensation and benefits plans are designed to attract and retain the industry's best talent to provide the highest quality services to the Federal Government. We offer 40lK matching, customized health plans, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, an incentives program to recognize exceptional behavior and competitive base salaries. We hire the best to provide the best service. Le'fant is seeking a Risk Management Technician to track efforts related to Assessment & Authorization (A&A) for a federal customer where you will: Track efforts related to A&A within VA to ensure assigned information systems, devices, and networks can obtain and maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO) and other decisions. This individual will plan and coordinate as part of a team to conduct assessments of information systems and networks to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and security requirements in accordance with the VA A&A process. Secondary responsibilities include weekly status updates and support to work in eMASS packages. Candidates filling these positions will need to be available to support extended core hours, which include Monday–Saturday, 6:00 AM–10:00 PM ET, and Sunday, 6:00 AM–3:00 PM ET, excluding holidays. Coverage will be provided on a rotating schedule. Requirements Must be a US citizen or authorized to work in the U.S. Must Live in the US and have maintained a permanent residence in the US for at least the last 3 consecutive years (36 months) Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Basic Qualifications: Familiarity with Information Assurance (IA) controls analysis, testing, and risk assessments Familiarity with the use of vulnerability scanning and assessment tools necessary to identify and document compliance Highly self-motivated and directed with the ability to manage multi-discipline triage calls. Experience documenting and communicating work-a-rounds and solutions clearly Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks at a high level Additional Qualifications: Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and 800-37, CNSSI 1254, and other VA Risk Management policies Knowledge of defense-in-depth and other information security and assurance principles and associated supporting technologies Ability to communicate effectively with managers and customers Experience with the Software Development Lifecycle in a team-oriented, collaborative, agile environment. Experience with tools such as ServiceNow, GitHub, Jira High school diploma or GED EEO Statement: It has been and will continue to be a fundamental philosophy and policy of Le’fant not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion sex, gender, sexual orientation, sexual gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, parental status, marital status, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status or any other protected category with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment Pay Transparency There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. Annual salary is just one component of Le'fant's total compensation package. Le'fant provides a variety of benefits to employees, including but not limited to, health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401k plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Le’Fant maintains compliance with all federal, state, and regional labor laws and regulations for the workforce lifecycle, for all candidates and employees, regardless of employment status. This commitment applies across temporary, part-time, full-time, and salaried positions, complying with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $17.00 - $20.00 an hour.