Security Control Assessor II (SCA II)

Targeted Solutions, LLC•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Security Control Assessor (SCA) is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls within or inherited by an Information System (IS). The goal is to determine the overall effectiveness of these controls, ensuring they are correctly implemented, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcomes to meet system security requirements. SCAs also assess the severity of weaknesses or deficiencies found in the IS and its operating environment, recommending corrective actions for identified vulnerabilities. Responsibilities extend to Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities within the customer’s area of responsibility.

Requirements

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

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 based on 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 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 Boundary assessed, 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 the 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 and corrective measures are taken.
Ensure organizations are addressing and conducting 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.