Security Control Assessor

M9 Solutions•Alexandria, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

M9 Solutions is seeking a Security Control Assessor to work on-site in support of a government contract for a client located in Alexandria, VA. An active Secret clearance is required. The role involves providing tailored documentation to support the client's security authorization and acting as an independent assessor for Risk Management Framework Steps 0 to 7. The assessor will plan and execute security control assessments for various information systems, develop and maintain assessment procedures aligned with NIST guidelines, and analyze the effectiveness of implemented security controls. Responsibilities include identifying vulnerabilities, preparing Security Assessment Reports (SARs), collaborating with stakeholders, verifying remediation actions, and providing expert advice on System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms). The role also requires staying current with cybersecurity trends and validating security control implementation.

Requirements

Secret security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant experience.
5+ years of relevant experience.
CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security + CE, CND, or SSCP certification.
Intimate understanding of NIST RMF implementation guidance.
Hands-on experience with using eMASS or similar Information Assurance tools.
Experience in analyzing vulnerability scans and STIG implementations.
Hands-on experience in assessing RMF Step 4 and performing continuous monitoring.
Deep understanding of Vulnerability Management practices.

Responsibilities

Provide the client with tailored documentation to support their security authorization.
Independent assessor for Risk Management Framework Steps 0 to 7.
Plan and execute security control assessments for various information systems within the organization.
Develop and maintain assessment procedures and methodologies aligned with NIST guidelines and other relevant frameworks.
Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented security controls.
Identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential risks in information systems and infrastructure.
Prepare detailed Security Assessment Reports (SARs) documenting findings and recommendations.
Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, and other stakeholders throughout the assessment process.
Verify the implementation of remediation actions and conduct follow-up assessments as needed.
Provide expert advice on the development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
Stay current with evolving cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices.
Validate security control implementation and provide test results.
Examine security control weaknesses and determine if they are producing the desired intent.