Security Control Assessor (SCA)

KBR, Inc.•Washington, DC

1d•$160,000 - $172,000•Onsite

About The Position

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of Joint and multi-domain operations.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
7+ years cybersecurity experience in DoD classified environments. (SAP/SCI)
3+ years experience as ISSM or equivalent senior cybersecurity lead
Deep familiarity with: JSIG, RMF (DoDI 8510.01), ICD 503, NIST 800-53
DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III or IAM Level II/III certification (e.g., CISSP preferred).
Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing presentation materials for leadership audiences
Experience working directly with Authorizing Officials and SCAs
Experience in multi-system portfolio management.
TS/SCI w/SAP Eligibility required

Nice To Haves

CISSP certification

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 recommendations 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 boundary assessed, based on findings and recommendations from the SAR.
Evaluate security assessment documentation and provide written recommendations for security authorization to the Government.
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.
Evaluate hardware and software to determine security impact that it might have on authorization boundaries.
Evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of Continuous Monitoring Plans.