Security Control Assessor (SCA) I - greater Washington, DC area
About The Position
The Security Control Assessor (SCA) I is responsible for conducting a comprehensive assessment of the management, operational, and technical security controls employed within or inherited by an IS to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls. SCAs also provide an assessment of the severity of weaknesses or deficiencies discovered in the IS and its environment of operation and recommend corrective actions to address identified vulnerabilities. Responsibilities will cover Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities within the customer’s area of responsibility. This role involves performing oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy, with special emphasis on the integration of existing SAP network infrastructure. The SCA performs assessments of ISs based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology in accordance with the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG).
Requirements
- Top Secret/SCI clearance must currently be possessed.
- Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance must be obtainable.
- 5+ years of related experience.
- Information Security Management.
- Information Security Risk Management.
- Information Security Standards.
- Information System Security.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in SAP, SCI or Collateral Information Systems (IS) Security and the implementation of regulations identified in the description of duties.
- Prior performance in the role of ISSO and ISSM.
- Must be able to regularly lift 50lbs.
- US Citizenship Required.
Nice To Haves
- 9+ years related experience; OR 5+ years related experience AND Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years).
- IAT Level 3 (CISSP, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, etc.) or IAM Level 1 - within 6 month of hire.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls.
- Determine the overall effectiveness of security controls.
- Assess the severity of weaknesses or deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
- Perform oversight of the development, implementation, and evaluation of IS security program policy.
- 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 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 if 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.
- Prepare the Security Assessment Report (SAR) for the Authorization boundary.
- Initiate a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) with identified weaknesses for each.
- Assess Authorization Boundaries based on findings and recommendations from the SAR.
- Evaluate security assessment documentation and provide written recommendations for security authorization to the Government.
- Discuss recommendations for authorization and submit the security authorization package to the AO/DAO.
- Assess proposed changes to Authorization boundaries operating environment and mission needs to determine the continuation to operate.
- Review and concur with all sanitizations and clearing procedures in accordance with Government guidance and/or policy.
- Assist the Government with compliance inspections.
- Assist the Government with security incidents that relate to cybersecurity and ensure that the proper and corrective measures have been taken.
- Ensure organizations are addressing and conducting all phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC).
- Evaluate Hardware and Software to determine security impact on Authorization boundaries.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of Continuous Monitoring Plans.
- Represent the customer on inspection teams.
Benefits
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with extra paid vacation and holidays
- Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
