Security Control Assessor II (SCA II)

Targeted Solutions, LLC•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Security Control Assessor II (SCA II) is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls for Information Systems (IS). This role determines the effectiveness of controls in meeting security requirements and assesses the severity of identified weaknesses, recommending corrective actions. Responsibilities extend to Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. The role involves performing oversight of security program policy development and implementation, with a focus on integrating existing SAP network infrastructure. Assessments are conducted using the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology, in accordance with the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG). The SCA II advises key stakeholders, including Information System Owners (ISO), Information Data Owners (IDO), Program Security Officers (PSO), and Delegated/Authorizing Officials (DAO/AO) on assessment and authorization matters. They evaluate authorization packages, IS threats, and vulnerabilities, recommending necessary safeguards and advising on the impact levels for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. The position requires ensuring security assessments are completed, documented, and results are reported in a Security Assessment Report (SAR). A Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) must be initiated for identified weaknesses. The SCA II also reviews and concurs with sanitization and clearing procedures, assists with compliance inspections and security incidents, ensures adherence to the system development life cycle (SDLC), evaluates hardware and software for security impacts, and assesses the effectiveness of Continuous Monitoring Plans. Additionally, the role involves representing the customer on inspection teams.

Requirements

Top Secret w/SCI Eligibility
Current clearance as defined in ATTACHMENT VI
Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph
7-9 years related experience
4+ years' experience in SAP, SCI, or Collateral Information Systems (S) security and implantation of regulations identified in the description of duties
Prior performance in the role of ISSO and ISSM or SCA
Minimum of nine (9) years’ experience in SAP, SCI or Collateral Information Systems (IS) Security and the implementation of regulations identified in the description of duties
Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level III or Information Assurance Manager Level II within 6 months of the date of hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

Responsibilities

Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructure.
Perform assessment of ISs, based upon 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 any assessment and authorization issues.
Evaluate Authorization packages and make recommendation to the AO and/or DAO for authorization.
Evaluate IS threats and vulnerabilities to determine whether additional safeguards are required.
Advise the Government concerning the impact levels for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability for the information on a system.
Ensure security assessments are completed and 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 Authorization Boundaries assessed, based on findings and recommendations from the SAR.
Evaluate security assessment documentation and provide written recommendations for security authorization to the Government.
Discuss recommendation 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 the continuation to operate.
Review and concur with all sanitizations and clearing procedures in accordance with Government guidance and/or policy.
Assist the Government compliance inspections.
Assist the Government with security incidents that relate to cybersecurity and ensure that the proper and corrective measures have been taken.
Ensure organization are addressing and conducting all phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC).
Evaluate Hardware and Software to determine security impact that it might have on Authorization boundaries.
Evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of Continuous Monitoring Plans.
Represent the customer on inspection teams.