Security Control Accessor II (SCA II)

Targeted Solutions, LLC•Crystal City, VA

About The Position

The Security Control Accessor II (SCA II) is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls within information systems (IS). The goal is to determine the effectiveness of these controls, ensuring they are implemented correctly, operate as intended, and produce the desired outcomes to meet system security requirements. SCAs also assess the severity of weaknesses or deficiencies and recommend corrective actions. Responsibilities extend to Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4 years)
Top-Secret w/SCI Eligibility clearance
7-9 years related experience
4+ years' experience in SAP, SCI, or Collateral Information Systems (S) security and implementation of regulations identified in the description of duties
Prior performance in the role of ISSO and ISSM or SCA
IAM Level II (in lieu of IAT Level III) training

Responsibilities

Perform oversight of the development, implementation, and evaluation of IS security program policy, with special emphasis on integrating existing SAP network infrastructure.
Perform assessment of ISs using the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology in accordance with the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG).
Advise the Information System Owner (ISO), Information Data Owner (IDO), Program Security Officer (PSO), and the Delegated and/or Authorizing Official (DAO/AO) on assessment and authorization issues.
Evaluate Authorization packages and make recommendations to the AO and/or DAO for authorization.
Evaluate IS threats and vulnerabilities to determine if additional safeguards are required.
Advise the Government concerning the impact levels for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability for system information.
Ensure security assessments are completed, results documented, and prepare the Security Assessment Report (SAR) for the Authorization boundary.
Initiate a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) with identified weaknesses for each assessed Authorization Boundary, based on findings and recommendations from the SAR.
Evaluate security assessment documentation and provide written recommendations for security authorization to the Government.
Discuss recommendations for authorization and submit the security authorization package to the AO/DAO.
Assess proposed changes to Authorization boundaries' operating environment and mission needs to determine continuation to operate.
Review and concur with all sanitizations and clearing procedures in accordance with Government guidance and/or policy.
Assist the Government with compliance inspections.
Assist the Government with security incidents related to cybersecurity and ensure proper corrective measures are taken.
Ensure organizations address and conduct all phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC).
Evaluate hardware and software to determine potential security impacts on Authorization boundaries.
Evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of Continuous Monitoring Plans.
Represent the customer on inspection teams.