Security Control Assessor, Junior

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

About The Position

Conduct independent security control testing and assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls to determine the overall effectiveness of security controls, based on the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF). Technically assess both major application and general support system security configurations and implementation using manual and automated test methods. Provide an assessment of the severity of weaknesses or deficiencies discovered in the information system and its environment of operation and recommend corrective actions to address identified vulnerabilities. Develop and review SCA artifacts such as Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR) and System Security Plan (SSP).

Requirements

Experience conducting security control assessments on federal applications and general support systems (GSSs) to ensure compliance with the NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4, NIST 800-37 Rev.1, and agency-specific requirements
Experience working with Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), including providing detailed vulnerability summaries and impacts and drafting risk mitigation strategies for identified risk
Experience with RMF steps 4-6: Assess, Authorize, and Monitor for federal applications and GSSs
Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and analysis of vulnerability scan results with a vulnerability scanning tool
Experience assessing Web Application securely via security controls assessment and vulnerability and compliance scanning analysis, and assessing the security of cloud environments and cloud-hosted applications based on FedRAMP controls
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data, and information technology (IT) security principles and methods, such as firewalls, demilitarized zones, and encryption
Knowledge of network security architecture concepts, including topology, protocols, components, and principles, such as application of defense-in-depth
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, or Engineering
CISSP, CISA, CAP/CGRC, or GSNA Certification

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of security principles for Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
Knowledge of security principles for IT infrastructure systems, such as PKI, network appliances, and intrusion detection and prevention systems
Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation

Responsibilities

Conduct independent security control testing and assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls to determine the overall effectiveness of security controls, based on the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Technically assess both major application and general support system security configurations and implementation using manual and automated test methods.
Provide an assessment of the severity of weaknesses or deficiencies discovered in the information system and its environment of operation and recommend corrective actions to address identified vulnerabilities.
Develop and review SCA artifacts such as Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR) and System Security Plan (SSP).