Security Controls Assessor

ECS Tech Inc•Washington, DC

7d•$140,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

ECS is seeking a Security Control Assessor to work in our Washington, DC office. Participate in a team of Security Control Assessors (SCA) in the accomplishment of required contract SCA deliverables. Review and update existing information security policy, standards, and procedures based on federal and departmental regulations. Perform independent security and privacy control assessments in support of RMF Assessment & Authorization (A&A). Conduct assessments of existing and new FISMA systems, including subsystems in the respective system boundary, and communicate the results and potential implications of identified control weaknesses. Review and analyze, Assessment & Authorization (A&A) packages to include System Security Plans (SSP), Risk Assessments, Information System Contingency Plans (ISCP), Back-up Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Incident Response Plans (IRP), Configuration Management Plans, (CMP), Hardware/Software lists, Network Diagrams, Data Flows, System Change Requests/Proposals, Vulnerability scan reports, test reports, and Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) for completeness, accuracy, and document effectiveness of controls, plans and procedures implementation. Create and maintain test cases for security assessment testing and perform security testing at the control-requirement level for each unique component of each system (e.g., application, web application server, financial systems, database server/instance, operating systems, specialized appliances, network and infrastructure devices, and end-user devices (e.g., mobile phones, laptops, etc.). Develop and execute a security and privacy assessment plan in accordance with NIST SP 800-53A, as amended, requirements, for each security assessment project. A&A activities shall include support for RMF steps 4-6. Document and provide findings and recommendations that are concise, system-specific, and actionable. Analyze security tool reports and determine residual risk or false positives from technical reports and artifacts before assigning findings. Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

One (1)+ year direct or related experience with coordination and collaboration with Federal (GAO and OIG) auditors during assessments, and during the POA&M remediation processes.
Three (3)+ years’ experience performing security control assessment.
Experience in planning assessments and be a senior member in a team of security control assessors
Contingency Plan Development and Testing experience
Experience in presenting control requirements and deficiencies to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience performing detailed, full-scope technical security control testing for each of the component types, including development of security and privacy assessment plans is required.
Ability to analyze information system configurations and technical specifications against NIST SP 800-53 and other overlays
Possesses a strong understanding of the NIST Special Publication 800-53 security and privacy controls, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and other information security and privacy laws and regulations.
Experience with development and writing of risk-based documentation.
Experience with Step 4 of RMF process- Assessing Security Controls
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong communication ability across all levels of management
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science’s, MIS/IT, Engineering, Information Security/IA, or related discipline to work requirement

Nice To Haves

One of the following certifications preferred: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA)

Responsibilities

Participate in a team of Security Control Assessors (SCA) in the accomplishment of required contract SCA deliverables.
Review and update existing information security policy, standards, and procedures based on federal and departmental regulations.
Perform independent security and privacy control assessments in support of RMF Assessment & Authorization (A&A).
Conduct assessments of existing and new FISMA systems, including subsystems in the respective system boundary, and communicate the results and potential implications of identified control weaknesses.
Review and analyze, Assessment & Authorization (A&A) packages to include System Security Plans (SSP), Risk Assessments, Information System Contingency Plans (ISCP), Back-up Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Incident Response Plans (IRP), Configuration Management Plans, (CMP), Hardware/Software lists, Network Diagrams, Data Flows, System Change Requests/Proposals, Vulnerability scan reports, test reports, and Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) for completeness, accuracy, and document effectiveness of controls, plans and procedures implementation.
Create and maintain test cases for security assessment testing and perform security testing at the control-requirement level for each unique component of each system (e.g., application, web application server, financial systems, database server/instance, operating systems, specialized appliances, network and infrastructure devices, and end-user devices (e.g., mobile phones, laptops, etc.).
Develop and execute a security and privacy assessment plan in accordance with NIST SP 800-53A, as amended, requirements, for each security assessment project. A&A activities shall include support for RMF steps 4-6.
Document and provide findings and recommendations that are concise, system-specific, and actionable.
Analyze security tool reports and determine residual risk or false positives from technical reports and artifacts before assigning findings.
Perform other related duties as assigned