Security Control Assessor (SCA) II
About The Position
The Security Control Assessor (SCA) II is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls within information systems (IS). This role determines the effectiveness of controls in meeting security requirements and identifies weaknesses or deficiencies. The SCA represents the concerns of the Approving Official (AO) and must be independent from the Information System Security Officer (ISSO)/Information System Security Manager (ISSM). Responsibilities extend to Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. The role involves advising stakeholders on security matters, evaluating authorization packages, assessing threats and vulnerabilities, and ensuring security assessments are documented and reported. The SCA also initiates Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and evaluates proposed changes to the operating environment. Additionally, the role includes assisting with compliance inspections, security incidents, and evaluating hardware/software security impacts and continuous monitoring plans. The SCA will represent the customer on inspection teams.
Requirements
- 7+ 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
- US Citizenship Required
- Must be able to regularly lift 50lbs
Nice To Haves
- Top Secret/SCI Clearance Must Currently Possess
- Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Must Be Able to Obtain
- None (Certifications)
- None (Public Trust/Other Required)
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
Benefits
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holiday
- Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- A vision plan
- Ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars to 401(k) up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
