Technical Writer/C&A Analyst

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held company founded in 2002.  Edgewater’s consultants, expertise, methodologies, and commitment to excellence have generated innovative IT solutions that have assisted clients in attaining their critical business strategies and goals. We are seeking a Technical Writer/C&A Analyst to assist The Department of Energy in accomplishing its mission-critical objectives.

Entry Level C&A Analyst

 

The successful candidate will be providing Certification and Accreditation (C&A) support to the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CF). Responsibilities, which will be taught to the right candidate, include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

Duties:

 

• Develop and/or evaluate and clean-up C&A documentation for systems in accordance to NIST 800 series.

• Conduct Security Test and Evaluations (ST&Es) and develop supporting documentation of test results.

• Assist the certification agent (CA) with documentation reviews and provide technical/C&A expertise when necessary.

• Interface directly with all levels of federal management, system owners, administrative personnel, and highly technical cyber analysts to monitor and assess all phases of C&A.

• Write technical documentation and status reports effectively, concisely and clearly.

• Execute and interpret vulnerability scan and STIG audit results.

 

 

Requirements:

 

• Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Security, or Engineering with 1 or more year’s experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.  Degree in accounting/audit disciplines combined with information security background will be given strong consideration.

• US Citizen (REQUIRED)

• Ability to obtain a DOE clearance required.

• Skills in technical writing, verbal communication, problem analysis and resolution.

• Strong organizational, planning, and analytical skills.

• Familiarity with vulnerability scanners (e.g., Nessus) and other related IA and C&A tools and processes a plus.

 

EOE M/F/D/V