High Value Asset Engineer & Technical Lead (MD, Silver Spring) - SAVVEE CONSULTING INC

Savvee Consulting is seeking to hire a High Value Asset (HVA) Engineer & Technical Lead to support our government client located in Silver Spring, MD. This position will require the employee to be onsite at least once a week and as needed. Candidates must understand and execute the principles of program management and have experience with high value assets. One must be a self-starter, detail oriented, organized, and have excellent communication and customer service skills.

Essential Functions

• Ability to complete the CISA Assessment Evaluation and Standardization - High Value Asset Assessment (AES-HVA) qualification process requirements and perform all duties as the Technical Lead on a HVA team
• Providing support for the High-Value Assets (HVA) Program Manager, including tracking and forecasting assessment and authorization (A&A) schedules for all NOAA HVA teams
• Acting as the point of contact to coordinate with the HVA system information security officer, system owner, and all related assessors from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• Ensuring there is no overlap with normal A&A activities and requiring DHS HVA assessments to negotiate and recommend approval for the HVA program manager based on the rules of engagement for the DHS assessment activities
• Verifying and validating all HVA-related data points for all data calls issued by the Department of Commerce
• Conducting quarterly FISMA data calls as issued by DHS and other HVA-related data calls
• Planning, scheduling, and participating in assessments of all non-tier 1 HVA NOAA systems
• Conducting HVA penetration testing on NOAA non-tier 1 HVA systems and NOAA systems as required by the Cyber Security Division (CSD)
• Support program and project management activities, including Plan of Actions and Milestones (POAMs), quality surveillance, and the creation of essential project management documents such as charters, risk registers, risk assessments, project plans, communications plans, and other necessary documentation.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure timely delivery of deliverables
• Lead HVA Program Working Groups with customers and develop presentations as need to accomplish program needs at the direction of the HVA government lead
• Coordinate project activities to ensure all aspects are aligned with the project objectives and timelines
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project stakeholders to ensure their engagement and support
• Understanding the organizational policies and procedures for accuracy of solutions and deliverables to the client
• Demonstrating a commitment to quality and customer support