Cloud Security Control Assessor Representative (SCA-R)

The Newberry Group•Fort Meade, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Newberry Group seeks a Cloud SCA-R to join our team in support of a cybersecurity risk management and assessment program with our Government Client. In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for performing analysis, conducting independent validations of assessments, and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) for authorized CSPs and CSOs. Individuals in this role must be available to work full-time on-site at Ft. Meade, MD. DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility required. DoD 8570 IAM/IA Technical (IAT) Level II certification.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred)
Five (5) years of overall experience in cybersecurity or network security position
Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
DoD 8570 IAM/IA Technical (IAT) Level II certification
Working knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DoDI 8510.01
Familiarity with the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG) and associated cloud security policies
Familiarity with security controls for Azure, AWS, and assorted cloud platforms
Experience conducting security assessments and developing security documentation (e.g., SSP, SAR, POA&M, SAP)
Proficiency with eMASS or equivalent Government Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply NIST SP 800-53 security controls in cloud environments
Strong analytical and technical writing skills with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly
Applicants must reside within a commutable distance of Ft. Meade, MD in order to work onsite full time.

Responsibilities

Conduct cybersecurity assessments and validations of Cloud Service Offerings (CSOs) in support of the DoD Provisional Authorization (PA) process
Prepare 30 Cloud Security Assessment Packages per year, including validated cybersecurity controls, certifier’s recommendations, and residual risk statements
Review Cloud Service Provider (CSP) documentation packages, including architectural diagrams, System Security Plans (SSP) with Addendums, Readiness Assessment Reports (RAR), Security Assessment Plans (SAP), and Security Assessment Reports (SAR)
Evaluate supporting materials such as POA&Ms, Change Requests, Extension and Deviation Requests, Whitelist Requests, Corrective Action Plans, and applicable templates, checklists, and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) artifacts
Attend technical kickoff meetings to evaluate and document the CSP’s security posture and readiness for assessment
Analyze and provide feedback on assessment documentation, including the RAR, SAP, SSP, and system architecture diagrams
Identify and document the operational impact of security authorizations, changes, or identified vulnerabilities within the CSP’s environment
Develop complete Cloud Security Assessment Packages in accordance with DoD standards, ensuring inclusion of SARs, POA&Ms, and Deviation Requests
Create authorization recommendation memorandums summarizing compliance with DoD cybersecurity controls, technical evaluation results, and residual risk considerations
Draft DoD PA memorandums outlining CSO boundary definitions, service offerings, authorization duration, terms and conditions, DoD usage considerations, and follow-on actions
Validate implementation of CSO controls within eMASS or a government-provided GRC platform, and log assessment completion in the Mission Security Review (MSR)
Review the Customer Responsibility Matrix (CRM) and ensure correct inheritance mapping within eMASS or the designated GRC tool
Enter all authorization conditions into eMASS as system-level POA&Ms and monitor for timely resolution
Upload and associate all CSP documentation with applicable security controls in eMASS or the appropriate system of record
Track and manage all CSO-related data using the Team Lead Resource (TLR) Assessment Database
Maintain and update the DoD Cloud Process Guide and associated templates, forms, checklists, and documentation
Contribute to the development of internal instructions, how-to guides, and reference material to support consistent assessor workflows
Ensure assessment activities are conducted in compliance with DoDI 8510.01 and the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG)
Document assessment methodologies and validation best practices to continuously improve assessment accuracy, consistency, and process efficiency
Support the ongoing development and annual updates of the DoD Cloud Assessment Process Guides in alignment with evolving policy and government directives