Security Control Assessor, Level 3 (FORECASTED)

Independent Software-posted 4 months ago

Fort Meade, MD

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At Independent Software, we understand that strong security controls are the foundation of mission success. As a Security Control Assessor, Level 2 you will be responsible for conducting in-depth verification and validation activities to assess the cybersecurity posture of information systems. You’ll work with security engineers, system owners, and mission stakeholders to ensure low and moderately complex systems meet rigorous compliance standards and maintain operational readiness. This is an opportunity to make a real impact by identifying security risks, validating control implementation, and contributing to system certification efforts that protect national security missions. Your attention to detail and technical expertise will directly support secure mission operations. At Independent Software, we value collaboration, innovation, and mission focus. We provide a flexible, supportive environment where you can grow your skills, work on impactful programs, and make a difference every day.

Conduct verification and validation for the security compliance of low and moderately complex information systems, products, and components
Analyze system design specifications, documentation, configuration, and operational procedures
Identify areas of non-compliance and recommend mitigation strategies for unfulfilled security requirements
Validate that systems meet defined security requirements and support the security authorization process
Conduct on-site security control evaluations and assessments
Coordinate and support vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities
Deliver certification reports detailing findings, analysis, and recommendations
Provide input on process improvements and help draft standards or guidelines for security control implementation
Facilitate penetration testing
Provide a comprehensive verification and validation report (certification report) for the information system

Proficiency in analyzing technical documentation, security configurations, and operational security procedures
Experience validating system compliance with security requirements
Ability to assess and recommend mitigations for non-compliant security controls
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles including access control, PKI, authentication, and enterprise network architecture
Familiarity with vulnerability assessment techniques and tools
Effective communicator capable of delivering reports and collaborating across teams
Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in cybersecurity, systems engineering, or system assessment, with at least three (3) years of recent experience in cybersecurity principles and technology, access control and authentication systems, PKI and encryption methods, and network and enterprise security architecture
A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Engineering, or a related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to ten (10) years total experience
In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an additional four (4) years of security or systems engineering experience may be substituted
Must meet applicable DoD 8570.01-M certification requirements
IAM Level II certification required
Must possess an active TS/SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

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