Security Controls Assessor (SCA), Senior

Sentar • Columbia, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentar is seeking a Senior Security Controls Assessor (SCA) in Columbia, Maryland. The position requires a TS/SCI clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph. The SCA conducts security compliance verification and validation for information systems, products, and components, evaluates security requirements and vulnerabilities, coordinates penetration testing, and provides certification reports and process-improvement recommendations. The role also assists the Government in drafting standards and usage guidelines.

Requirements

• TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
• 12 years of related work experience.
• IAT III or IAM III certification.
• Experience in security or systems engineering in five or more areas, including telecommunications concepts, operating systems, databases/DBMS, middleware, applications, web servers, SANS/Netaps, Active Directory, firewalls, and controlled interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Conduct verification and validation of security compliance for information systems, products, and components.
• Analyze design specifications and documentation, configuration practices and procedures, and operational practices and procedures.
• Identify security requirement non-compliance and possible mitigations.
• Conduct on-site evaluations.
• Validate information-system security requirements and verify that systems meet those requirements.
• Provide vulnerability assessments of systems.
• Coordinate penetration testing.
• Prepare comprehensive verification and validation (certification) reports for information systems.
• Provide process-improvement recommendations.
• Assist the Government in drafting standards and guidelines for usage.

Benefits

• Group Term Life insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage for qualifying employees.
• Voluntary medical, vision, dental, life, critical illness, and accident insurance options.
• Choice of two medical plans (Standard PPO/OAP or HDHP) and two dental plans (Base PPO or Buy-Up PPO).
• 401(k) plan with an employer match of employee contributions.
• PTO plan that increases with years of service.
• Building a Better YOU program with educational resources, community-building activities, and access to Journey LIVE mental health and wellness content.
• Professional development and education assistance plan.

What This Job Offers

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