Security Control Assessor I

gTANGIBLE Corporation (gTC) is a S corporation and a registered Government contractor that provides services and solutions in:

• National Security Programs
• Professional Administrative and Management Support
• Mission and Warfighter Support

We are a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and the founder has years of successful experience in the Government contracting arena. Our leadership team is an exceptional group of Government contracting professionals. gTANGIBLE is in the process of identifying candidates for the following position.

Requisition Type: Contingent (Open)

Position Status: Full Time

Position Title: Security Control Assessor I

Location: Crystal City VA

Security Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI SAP Information eligible consent for Counterintelligence polygraph

Duties and Responsibilities

The Air Force (AF) Special Access Program (SAP) Security Support Services (SSS) assists the AF cognizant security authority in oversight of enhanced National Security Objectives supporting AF SAP interests through active and integrated security operations processes mechanisms and management. This support provides multi disciplinary security support including specialized analytical/program protection support while being responsive and flexible to dynamic SAP security situations.

The SCA is responsible for conducting a comprehensive assessment of the management operational and technical security controls employed within or inherited by an IS to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (i.e. the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly operating as intended and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting the security requirements for the system). The SCA must represent the concerns of the Approving Official (AO) and be independent from the ISSO/ISSM. SCAs also provide an assessment of the severity of weaknesses or deficiencies discovered in the IS and its environment of operation and recommend corrective actions to address identified vulnerabilities. Responsibilities will cover Collateral Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities within the customers area of responsibility. Duties include the following:

• Perform oversight of the development implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructure.
• Perform assessment of ISs based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology using the (JSIG).
• Advise the Information System Owner (ISO) Information Data Owner (IDO) Program Security Officer (PSO) and the Delegated and/or Authorizing Official (DAO/AO) on any assessment and authorization issues.
• Evaluate Authorization packages and make recommendation to the AO and/or DAO for authorization.
• Evaluate IS threats and vulnerabilities to determine whether additional safeguards are required.
• Advise the Government concerning the impact levels for Confidentiality Integrity and Availability for the information on a system.
• Ensure security assessments are completed and results documented and prepare the Security Assessment Report (SAR) for the Authorization boundary.
• Initiate a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) with identified weaknesses for each Authorization Boundaries assessed based on findings and recommendations from the SAR.
• Evaluate security assessment documentation and provide written recommendations for security authorization to the Government.
• Discuss recommendation for authorization and submit the security authorization package to the AO/DAO.
• Assess proposed changes to Authorization boundaries operating environment and mission needs to determine the continuation to operate.
• Review and concur with all sanitization and clearing procedures in accordance with Government guidance and/or policy.
• Assist the Government compliance inspections.
• Assist the Government with security incidents that relate to cybersecurity and ensure that the proper and corrective measures have been taken.
• Ensure organization are addressing and conducting all phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC).
• Evaluate Hardware and Software to determine security impact that it might have on Authorization boundaries.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of Continuous Monitoring Plans.
• Represent the customer on inspection teams.

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related discipline and 57 years of related experience or 911 years of related experience without a degree.
• Prior performance in the role of ISSO and ISSM.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in SAP SCI or Collateral Information Systems (IS) Security and the implementation of regulations identified in the description of duties.
• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01M for Information Assurance Technician Level III or Information Assurance Manager Level I within 6 months of the date of hire.
• Must be able to regularly lift 50lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal state and local laws.