Security Control Assessor (SCA) I

General Dynamics Information Technology•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$142,792 - $161,920•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Control Assessor (SCA) is responsible for conducting a comprehensive assessment of the management, operational, and technical security controls employed within or inherited by an Information System (IS) to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls. This includes evaluating if controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting the security requirements for the system. 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. The 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 will perform assessments of ISs based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology in accordance with the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG). They will 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, and evaluate Authorization packages, making recommendations to the AO and/or DAO for authorization. The SCA will evaluate IS threats and vulnerabilities to determine if additional safeguards are required and advise the Government concerning the impact levels for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability for the information on a system. Ensuring security assessments are completed, results documented, and preparing the Security Assessment Report (SAR) for the Authorization boundary is a key responsibility, initiating a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) with identified weaknesses for each Authorization Boundary assessed. The role includes evaluating security assessment documentation, providing written recommendations for security authorization to the Government, discussing recommendations for authorization, and submitting the security authorization package to the AO/DAO. The SCA will 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, and assist the Government with compliance inspections and security incidents related to cybersecurity, ensuring proper and corrective measures are taken. The position also involves ensuring organizations address and conduct all phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC), evaluating hardware and software to determine their security impact on Authorization boundaries, and evaluating the effectiveness and implementation of Continuous Monitoring Plans. The SCA will represent the customer on inspection teams.

Requirements

Top Secret/SCI Clearance Must Currently Possess
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Must Be Able to Obtain
5+ years of related experience
Information Security skills
Information Systems skills
Risk Mitigation Strategies skills
System Security skills
US Citizenship Required
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
Must be willing to submit to a CI polygraph.

Nice To Haves

IAT Level 3 (CISSP, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, etc.) or IAM Level 1 - within 6 month of hire

Responsibilities

Conduct a comprehensive assessment 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 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.
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.
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 that it might have 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.