Security Controls Assessor

ECS Tech Inc•Washington, DC

13h•$150,000 - $168,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ECS is seeking a Security Controls Assessor to work in our Washington, DC (hybrid) office. This position is contingent upon contract award. ECS seeks a Security Controls Assessor to support a full range of cybersecurity services on a long-term, full-time contract with a U.S. Government civilian agency. This position requires mostly CONUS and occasional OCONUS assessments and is available immediately for a qualified candidate with an active security clearance.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance required with eligibility to get Top Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS/IT, Engineering, Information Security/Assurance, or a related field
Minimum five (5) years of information security experience
Minimum three (3) years of experience supporting security assessment teams, including planning assessments and serving as a senior team member
Two (2) years of experience using GRC tools
Demonstrated experience conducting full-scope technical security control testing across component types, including development of security and privacy assessment plans
Working knowledge of RMF Steps 1-6
Strong understanding of NIST SP 800-53 controls, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and applicable information security/privacy laws and regulations
Ability to analyze information system configurations and technical specifications against NIST SP 800-53 and related overlays
Experience developing risk-based documentation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present control requirements and deficiencies clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

Review and update information security policies, standards, and procedures in accordance with federal and departmental regulations
Perform independent security and privacy control assessments on behalf of the client CSO in support of Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A)
Assess existing and new FISMA systems and subsystems, and communicate findings and potential impacts of identified control weaknesses
Review and analyze A&A packages—including System Security Plans (SSP), Risk Assessments, Information System Contingency Plans (ISCP), Backup SOPs, Incident Response Plans (IRP), Configuration Management Plans (CMP), hardware/software inventories, network diagrams, data flows, system change requests, vulnerability scan reports, test reports, and POA&Ms—for completeness, accuracy, and effective control implementation
Develop and maintain test cases for control-level security testing across system components (applications, servers, databases, operating systems, network devices, end-user devices, etc.)
Develop and execute security and privacy assessment plans in accordance with NIST SP 800-53A, supporting RMF Steps 4–6
Document findings and recommendations that are clear, system-specific, and actionable
Analyze security tool outputs to distinguish residual risk from false positives prior to finalizing findings
CONUS and OCONUS travel to conduct system assessments
Other duties as assigned