Security Control Assessor (SCA) III
About The Position
MTSI is seeking a Security Control Assessor III (SCA III) to join their team. This position is 100% onsite at Eglin Air Force Base. The SCA is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls for Information Systems (IS) to determine their effectiveness. This includes evaluating the correct implementation, intended operation, and desired outcomes of controls in relation to system security requirements. SCAs also assess the severity of identified weaknesses and recommend corrective actions. Responsibilities extend to Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities within the customer's area of responsibility.
Requirements
- 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.
- Prior performance in the role of ISSO and ISSM or SCA
- Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M (8140) for Information Assurance Technician Level III or Information Assurance Manager Level III or Information Assurance Architect and Engineer Level.
- Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
- Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
- Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph
Nice To Haves
- 12 years related experience highly desired.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
