Security Controls Accessor Representative (SCAR)

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$165,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Security Controls Assessor Representative (SCAR) to join our team in the Colorado Springs area in support of Department of the Air Force (DAF) and U.S Space Force (USSF) programs. The candidate will be responsible for mentoring, assisting, assessing, and ensuring program compliance with applicable security regulations for various classified Information Systems (IS)s. This position requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. A successful candidate must be a self-starter who possesses initiative, excellent communication skills, the ability to lead diverse teams, to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and a proven problem solver. Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to: Ensuring organizations are addressing cybersecurity during all phases of the System Development Life Cycle and they are conducting continuous monitoring and reporting requirements Performing oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of system security program policy with special emphasis placed upon integration of existing Special Access Program (SAP) and Secure Compartmentalized Information (SCI) network infrastructures Performing assessments of ISs services based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology in accordance with the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG) Reviewing and analyzing Assessment & Authorization (A&A) packages for completeness, accuracy, and documenting the effectiveness of controls, plans, and procedures implementation Evaluating Authorization packages and making recommendations to and discussing with the Subordinated, Delegated and/or Authorizing Official (SAO, DAO, and/or AO) Ensuring corrective actions were taken for identified findings and vulnerabilities Documenting and preparing complete Security Assessment Reports (SAR)s for the authorization boundary Assessing proposed changes to authorization boundaries, the operating environment, and mission needs to determine the continuation to operate Assisting the government in compliance inspections and representing the customer on inspection teams Differentiating between the various types of Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS) and assisting with joint assessments in coordination with other DoD agencies Reviewing and assessing procedures for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media Ensuring organizations are addressing cybersecurity principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data Preparing and delivering briefings on program and/or assessment status to high-level government and MTSI officials

Requirements

8+ years or more a Security Controls Assessor (SCA)/SCAR or related experience
5+ years or more of experience in the role of Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), or Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) or similar positions
Experience assessing SAP and SCI ISs
Experience with authoring A&A documentation and system authorization artifacts for SAP and SCI systems
Knowledge of federal security requirements and mandates (e.g., RMF, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), National Standards of Information Technology (NIST) and JSIG)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work well independently or as a team member
Bachelors degree in computer science, cybersecurity, software engineering, data science, software development or STEM related specialty
DoD 8140.3 Certified
Active Top Secret with/ SCI eligibility (Must be a U.S. Citizen)
SAP eligibility (Counterintelligence Polygraph may be required)

Responsibilities

Ensuring organizations are addressing cybersecurity during all phases of the System Development Life Cycle and they are conducting continuous monitoring and reporting requirements
Performing oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of system security program policy with special emphasis placed upon integration of existing Special Access Program (SAP) and Secure Compartmentalized Information (SCI) network infrastructures
Performing assessments of ISs services based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology in accordance with the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG)
Reviewing and analyzing Assessment & Authorization (A&A) packages for completeness, accuracy, and documenting the effectiveness of controls, plans, and procedures implementation
Evaluating Authorization packages and making recommendations to and discussing with the Subordinated, Delegated and/or Authorizing Official (SAO, DAO, and/or AO)
Ensuring corrective actions were taken for identified findings and vulnerabilities
Documenting and preparing complete Security Assessment Reports (SAR)s for the authorization boundary
Assessing proposed changes to authorization boundaries, the operating environment, and mission needs to determine the continuation to operate
Assisting the government in compliance inspections and representing the customer on inspection teams
Differentiating between the various types of Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS) and assisting with joint assessments in coordination with other DoD agencies
Reviewing and assessing procedures for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media
Ensuring organizations are addressing cybersecurity principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data
Preparing and delivering briefings on program and/or assessment status to high-level government and MTSI officials