Security Control Assessor Level 3 (FORECASTED)

Columbia Technology Partners

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The role is responsible for performing verification and validation (V&V) activities to ensure the security compliance of low to moderately complex information systems, products, and components. This includes reviewing system designs, configuration practices, and operational procedures; identifying security non‑compliance issues; and recommending appropriate mitigations. The position involves conducting on‑site evaluations, validating security requirements, coordinating vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, and producing comprehensive certification reports. The role may also contribute to process improvements and the development of related standards and guidelines.

Requirements

• Twelve (12) years of experience in security, systems engineering, or system assessment, including at least three (3) years of recent experience in five (5) or more of the following areas: Cybersecurity principles and technologies, Access control and authorization, Identification and authentication, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Network and enterprise security architecture
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Engineering, or a related field is required.
• A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience, reducing the total requirement to ten (10) years.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional four (4) years of security or systems engineering experience may be substituted.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT III or IAM III is required.
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system design specifications, design documentation, configuration procedures, and operational practices to assess security compliance.
• Conduct on‑site evaluations of information systems, products, and components.
• Perform verification and validation activities to ensure systems meet defined security requirements.
• Identify instances of non‑compliance and recommend viable mitigation strategies.
• Validate the security requirements of the information system and confirm adherence through testing and documentation review.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate penetration testing efforts.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive verification and validation (certification) reports.
• Facilitate penetration testing activities as part of the assessment process.
• Provide recommendations for security process improvements.
• Contribute to drafting standards, guidelines, and best practices for system usage and security compliance.

Benefits

• Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
• Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
• Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
• PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
• Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
• Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.
• Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level