Security Control Assessor IV

SkyePoint Decisions

90d • Remote

About The Position

SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with operations across the U.S. We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients. Our focus is on enabling our clients to deliver their mission most efficiently and effectively – anytime, anywhere, securely. We combine technical expertise, mission awareness, and an empowered workforce to produce meaningful results.
Join the SkyePoint team and become part of a highly skilled, professional workforce dedicated to delivering mission-critical solutions. Our exceptional technical experts provide innovative services and solutions to federal agencies, making a meaningful impact every day. At SkyePoint, we value top talent and foster an environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Be part of a team that values excellence and rewards innovation—your future starts here!
This is a contingent position based upon customer approval.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain a High Risk/Public Trust Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s or equivalent and five to ten (5-10) years related experience.
• At least three years of experience in a computer security incident response role.
• At least three years of enterprise Linux and Windows administration.
• Experience working in a Security Operations Center.
• Experience with Active Directory and other enterprise credential stores.
• Passion for information security and incident response.
• Experience with cyber threat intelligence.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and respond to changing requirements and environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a cross functional team.
• Ability to identify both tactical and strategic solutions to complex issues.
• Advanced malware analysis experience, such as reverse engineering and disassembly design.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall SA/OSA subject matter expertise to the Information System Security and Authorization (SA) program.
• Provide specific guidance and technical expertise in the form of standards, policies, procedures, and oversight for the program.
• Review and provide guidance on OSA program and continuous monitoring capabilities, PIA, SSPs and identity updates to enhance the quality of these assessments.
• Review and provide advice based on analysis for Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA).
• Review and provide advice based on analysis for Third Party Website and Applications (TPWA).
• Review and analyze all system artifacts for accuracy, completeness, in support of an authorization to operate (ATO) requests.
• Review ATO packages under the RMF for customer systems and the systems of the external partners and create or updated ATO packages as necessary before submission for approval.
• Create or Review ATO packages prior to submission to CISO and CIO approval.
• Ensure all assessment and audit reports are uploaded properly to the FISMA Management Tool: (Cyber Security Assessment and Management (CSAM)).
• Coordinate and assist with data calls and data collection efforts for compiled and managed responses from stakeholders for audit and compliance reporting.
• Conduct audits of closed Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) for completeness and compliance.
• Support the ongoing security authorization (OA) process that includes continuous monitoring.
• Provide document development support for CISO sponsored events and responses to questions and concerns.
• Draft document review and feedback on application of security and privacy requirements (e.g., technical review boards, review of SSPs, RA’s, contingency plan, POA&M reports).
• Track the renewal dates for the security authorizations and ongoing security authorizations to ensure the ATO renewal efforts by working with respective stakeholders, SOs, and ISSOs.
• Conduct lessons learned sessions and developing best practices.

Benefits

• Great Benefits: Several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, floating federal holiday options, and 401k matched
• Certificate Incentive Program: To promote professional development, we recognize and reward employees who obtain new certifications aligned with business needs.
• Flexible Work Environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees