Security Control Assessor II
P-11 SECURITY•Colorado Springs, CO
About The Position
P-11 Security is seeking a Security Control Assessor (SCA) responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls within Information Systems (IS). The role involves evaluating the effectiveness of these controls, identifying weaknesses, and recommending corrective actions. Responsibilities extend to Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
Requirements
- 7 - 9 years related experience
- Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in SAP, SCI or Collateral Information Systems (IS) Security and the implementation of regulations identified in the description of duties.
- Prior performance in the role of ISSO and ISSM or SCA
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience (4 years)
- 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
- Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
- Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
- Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph
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 sanitization 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
