Security Control Assessor (SCA) with Top Secret clearance

Peraton • Washington, DC

1d • $112,000 - $179,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Security Control Assessor (SCA) to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls implemented within information systems and ensure compliance with applicable federal cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. The role involves conducting security control assessments, evaluating security documentation, identifying security weaknesses, and supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities in accordance with NIST standards and government security requirements.

The position requires working in a classified environment and collaborating with government stakeholders, system owners, Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), and cybersecurity teams. The SCA supports system authorization decisions and continuous monitoring by providing assessment findings, risk evaluations, and recommendations to government leadership and authorization stakeholders.

The typical salary range is $112,000–$179,000. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Salary depends on factors including responsibilities, experience, education, skills, geographic location, and business and contract considerations.

Requirements

• Active TS or Q clearance, with the ability to obtain DOE Q/SCI.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 12 or more years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, security control assessments, or information system security with a bachelor's degree; 16 years with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the Risk Management Framework.
• Experience assessing security controls.
• Experience developing or reviewing SSPs, SAPs, SARs, and POA&Ms.
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity policies, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Experience evaluating security control effectiveness and documenting assessment findings.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management, security testing, and continuous monitoring processes.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-focused government environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Intelligence Community, DOE, or other federal government cybersecurity programs.
• Experience with classified and national security systems.
• Familiarity with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs).
• Experience with ACAS, Nessus, SCAP, or other vulnerability assessment tools.
• Experience supporting FISMA compliance and continuous monitoring programs.
• Relevant industry certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security+, CAP, or CRISC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent security control assessments of information systems in accordance with NIST Special Publication 800-53 and applicable government security policies.
• Evaluate the design, implementation, and operational effectiveness of security controls.
• Support Risk Management Framework activities throughout the system authorization lifecycle.
• Review and assess System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), continuous monitoring documentation, security control implementation statements, and supporting evidence.
• Develop and execute Security Assessment Plans to validate security control implementation.
• Conduct interviews, technical reviews, evidence examinations, and assessment testing.
• Identify security control deficiencies, document findings, and evaluate associated risks.
• Develop detailed Security Assessment Reports documenting assessment results, control effectiveness, vulnerabilities, and recommendations.
• Validate remediation activities and determine whether identified security deficiencies have been appropriately addressed.
• Support the development, review, and maintenance of POA&Ms.
• Assess compliance with NIST, FISMA, CNSSI, and agency-specific security requirements.
• Evaluate system security configurations, vulnerability management processes, access controls, audit logging, incident response, and contingency planning.
• Coordinate with ISSOs, ISSMs, system owners, security engineers, and government Authorizing Officials.
• Provide cybersecurity risk assessments and recommendations to government leadership and authorization stakeholders.
• Support authorization decisions and ongoing continuous monitoring activities.
• Maintain assessment documentation and ensure findings are traceable to applicable security control requirements.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health savings account
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off for vacation
• Company-paid holidays
• Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

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