HVA Assessment Lead (AES Certified)

Company Overview:

Over the past 15 years, eTel has delivered essential solutions for the federal government by securing and managing data, providing scalable identity access, modernizing legacy systems, and building high-performance platforms. By integrating new technologies and ensuring reliable operations we help agencies stay prepared for future challenges. As a premier technology solutions and services company to the US federal government, eTel possesses longstanding relationships across the federal civilian marketplace, with especially strong ties with Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Other customers include the broader Treasury Department, Commerce Department, and State Department.

eTel offers integrated CMMI Level 3 processes, tools, and techniques with innovative, cost-efficient, and secure solutions to address complex challenges. eTel also holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certifications, and offers dedicated subject matter experts (SMEs) and thought leaders that possess a deep understanding of customers’ environments and challenges.

Position Summary:

Candidates with current or prior federal contract experience at DHS, DOT, IRS, or DOD will be strongly preferred. PMP, Security+, and ISO familiarity a plus. Ability to support periodic onsite engagement in DC is expected.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all phases of Non-Tier 1 (NT1) High Value Asset (HVA) cybersecurity assessments per DHS BOD 18-02.


• Act as the Point of Contact with agency stakeholders and CISA HVA PMO during planning, execution, and reporting.


• Ensure Rules of Engagement (ROE), documentation standards, and deliverables are met on schedule.


• Prepare and deliver Kickoff Briefings, Final Reports, and Out Briefs per CISA AES methodology.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current CISA AES Certification as Assessment Lead (AL).


• 5+ years’ experience in federal cybersecurity assessment or audit.


• Strong working knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF, CSF, and HVA frameworks.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Clearance: Must be able to obtain Public Trust or higher.

Location: Remote with ability to travel to Washington, DC as required.

Commitment to Diversity -
eTelligent Group provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.