Join the Ncompass Team

Ncompass, LLC is a small, diversified team of ISSEs that works closely with each other. We are driven by curiosity and a desire to help the customer beyond traditional Assessment and Authorization activities.

We focus on the engineering and operational security configurations of a system.  Knowledge sharing is a key component to our success.  As we learn, we share to improve ourselves and empower our team.  We proactively engage with the system developers, engineers, program staff and key government personnel in the cybersecurity activities necessary to obtain and maintain Authorities to Operate (ATOs).  As ISSEs, our “hands-on” approach gives us a unique and detailed understanding of the information system from the design, operation, security and customer mission perspectives.  We work hard to make our customers successful, permitting the flexibilities that promote a healthy and family focused work/life balance.

Featured Position Opening

Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

Ncompass, LLC is seeking a Cybersecurity Professional with experience performing Risk Management Framework (RMF) responsibilities for the federal government.  The candidate will participate in, and manage the activities leading to an information system’s Authorization to Operate (ATO).  The candidate will have extensive “hands-on” knowledge of Cybersecurity Management tools such as XACTA and eMASS as well as Enterprise Vulnerability Scanning tools such as ACAS.  The candidate will have the ability to perform manual STIG checks and run SCAP compliance scans. The candidate will have a strong background in FedRAMP, Cloud Hosted systems, RMF and the NIST Series 800 Special Publications.

Must have a minimum of a Top-Secret security clearance and therefore must be a U.S. Citizen.

Ncompass, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Ncompass is seeking an ISSE with accomplished experience performing RMF responsibilities for DoD and Federal customers.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain ATO packages in eMASS, XACTA and MCCAST.
  • Direct communication with the program and system teams as required.
  • Develop and update the information system security documentation artifacts.
  • Create and manage Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
  • Conduct hands-on security testing (STIGs), and analysis of vulnerability scans (ACAS).
  • Update and provide briefings and presentations to clients as needed.
  • Provide overall security recommendations.

Requirements

  • Must be 8570 compliant: Security+ Required.
  • 5+ years’ experience in the field of information security
  • Extensive knowledge of RMF
  • Able to demonstrate proficiency with Linux Command Line Interface (CLI)
  • Able to demonstrate proficiency in security tools such ACAS, eMASS and XACTA.
  • Able to demonstrate proficiency with DISA STIGs and SRGs
  • Understanding of the NIST Supplemental guidance for ongoing Authorization processes
  • Strong working knowledge of Cloud-Based Systems such as AWS GovCloud or Microsoft Azure
  • Strong working knowledge of networking and general information technology.

Desired Skills & Certifications

  • Knowledge of the GOTS product, Big Data Platform (BDP)
  • Experience with Big Data systems
  • CISSP

Terms

  • Primary Location: Ft. Belvoir, VA. | Secondary Location: Ft. Meade, MD
  • Terms: Full Time Position
  • Hybrid/Onsite: Hybrid – Must be able to work onsite (3 days a week) minimum.

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FOR ON PREMISES & CLOUD BASED SYSTEMS

Our team of Information Systems Security Officers/Engineers (ISSO/ISSE) can address a multitude of IT security challenges organizations face while keeping mission objectives at the forefront. Understanding that many organizations and their teams are tasked to do more with less, Ncompass brings the efficiencies that come with decades of experience and the ability to leverage the associated lessons learned.

Cleared Professionals

TOP SECRET

Our team of cleared professionals facilitates DoD organizations in achieving, maintaining, and renewing their Authorities To Operate (ATO) in Unclassified, Classified and Top Secret security domains using the seven-step Risk Management Framework process.