Cybersecurity - Security Control Assessor Representative (SCA-R)

Five Stones Research Corporation•Dahlgren, VA

3d•$160,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our established and growing Huntsville-headquartered team. This full-time position is located in Dahlgren, VA, with some travel expected (25%). A Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret (TS) / SCI security clearance and U.S. Citizenship are required. The role involves leading data gathering, research, and analysis for threat, vulnerability, risk, and maturity assessments. The candidate will apply critical thinking to improve risk management programs and contribute to innovation. Responsibilities include independently executing Cybersecurity Controls Validation Test events, assessing system authorization packages, software, hardware, and conducting Cybersecurity Risk Assessment tasks. The role also involves developing plans for Controls Validation Test events, performing security inspections, identifying discrepancies, preparing reports, and presenting briefings to SCA/AO. Courier duties within CONUS and objective reviews of documentation are also part of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field (Four (4) years’ experience in addition to minimum experience requirements may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree).
15+ years of experience of Cybersecurity field experience
DoD 8570.01-M Information IAT III or IASAE III prior to accepting position
Extensive Risk Management Framework / JSIG and cybersecurity risk assessment experience.
Capable of independently executing Cybersecurity Controls Validation Test events, Cybersecurity assessment of software and hardware, and Cybersecurity Risk Assessment tasks.
Ability to obtain indoctrination into Special Access Programs

Responsibilities

Leads data gathering, research, and analysis while conducting threat, vulnerability, risk, and maturity assessments.
Applies critical thinking, develops plans for the improvement of the risk management-related program and contributes to constant innovation and improvement.
Independently executes Cybersecurity Controls Validation Test events, Cybersecurity assessment of system authorization packages, software and hardware, and Cybersecurity Risk Assessment tasks.
Develops plans to support Controls Validation Test events.
Performs, or supports, security inspections, identifying security discrepancies and prepares reports.
Prepares and presents briefings to SCA/AO.
Prepares various forms associated with their duties.
Performs courier duties within the continental United States (CONUS).
Performs objective reviews on all documentation encountered during performance of duties.