A&A Manager

Description

Job Title: A&A Manager

Location: On-Site in Arlington, VA

Department: Cyber Security Services

Reports To: Management

FLSA Status: Full Time/Non-exempt

Apavo is at the forefront of cybersecurity, providing services to military, defense, and critical infrastructure industries. Joining the Apavo team means becoming part of a company rooted in the principles of quality, and communication. We value positive, candid interactions and the belief that everyone has valuable contributions to make. Apavo stands out for its commitment to a work-life balance and fostering a growth mindset among all team members. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in the cybersecurity world while growing professionally in a supportive environment, Apavo is the place for you.

Job Purpose

The Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) Manager serves as the subject matter expert responsible for managing, evaluating, and approving system interconnections and network connections within a federal environment supporting a DARPA technical office. This role ensures that all interconnections are designed, implemented, and maintained in compliance with DoD, Joint Special Access Program (JSIG), and Intelligence Community (IC) cybersecurity standards.

The A&A Manager plays a critical role in safeguarding sensitive systems and data by assessing the security posture of connected systems, developing interconnection documentation, and ensuring continuous adherence to Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements. Acting as a trusted cybersecurity advisor, this position collaborates closely with system owners, network architects, and authorizing officials to ensure that all system interconnections maintain accreditation and meet DARPA’s mission security objectives.

Salary Range

This position offers a salary range of $190,000 to $215,000 annually, based on experience, education, knowledge, and skills, with compensation reflective of the seniority and technical leadership expected of this role.

Duties & Responsibilities

The A&A Manager’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review and assess Authorization to Operate (ATO) and Authorization to Connect (ATC) packages for system interconnections and network environments.
• Evaluate security controls and configurations for proposed system connections, data flows, and information exchanges.
• Conduct risk assessments and document findings related to interconnection agreements and network connections between classified and unclassified systems.
• Develop, review, and maintain System Interconnection Agreements (SIAs) in accordance with applicable DoD and IC policies.
• Collaborate with network architects, system administrators, and cybersecurity engineers to ensure secure design and implementation of system connections.
• Assess the impact of new or modified connections on existing system authorizations and enterprise security boundaries.
• Document connection-specific security controls, monitoring requirements, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support the development and implementation of secure network architectures aligned with DoD and JSIG standards.
• Maintain a comprehensive inventory of authorized system connections and continuously monitor their security status.
• Provide expert technical guidance on secure network design, connection requests, and cross-domain solutions.
• Support and participate in incident response activities involving network or system interconnection security events.
• Process Authorized File Transfers (AFTs) and ensure compliance with approved security protocols.
• Serve as the cybersecurity advisor to the DARPA technical office for all enterprise system connection requests and related activities.
• Review and evaluate comprehensive Connection Approval Packages (CAPs), ensuring completeness and compliance with policy.
• Develop and refine assessment methodologies, risk scoring models, and metrics for connection authorization processes.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including system owners, ISSOs, network administrators, and authorizing officials.
• Ensure all activities comply with DoD 8510 RMF requirements for system interconnections and network security.
• Review system documentation such as System Security Plans (SSPs), risk assessments, and contingency plans for alignment with connection requirements.
• Provide risk-based recommendations for connection approvals, conditional authorizations, or denials.
• Support the development and execution of connection-specific continuous monitoring strategies.
• Maintain documentation for all approved connections, including their security posture, review cycles, and status of ongoing monitoring.
• Participate in connection approval boards, technical review meetings, and working groups as required.
  
  

The A&A Manager is expected to have additional duties as assigned in support of cyber security services. Additional details are reviewed in accordance with company policies.

Other

This is typical office or administrative work, and there is no exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

This position requires sedentary work. Sedentary work is defined as: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Apavo Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regards to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Apavo Corporation to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Apavo Human Resources at hr@apavo.com or 571-407-0069

Requirements

Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility is required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher. Can be substituted for associate’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience OR
• High school diploma or GED equivalent with 4 years relevant experience OR
• 12 years relevant experience.
• Certification: DOD 8140 IAM Level II (CAP, CASP, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO).