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Security Control Assessor, Level 2 (FORECASTED)

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Fort Meade, MD - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

What You Will Do:

At Independent Software we understand that strong security controls are the foundation of mission success. As a Security Control Assessor Level 2 you will be responsible for conducting in-depth verification and validation activities to assess the cybersecurity posture of information systems. Youll work with security engineers system owners and mission stakeholders to ensure low and moderately complex systems meet rigorous compliance standards and maintain operational readiness.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact by identifying security risks validating control implementation and contributing to system certification efforts that protect national security missions. Your attention to detail and technical expertise will directly support secure mission operations.

At Independent Software we value collaboration innovation and mission focus. We provide a flexible supportive environment where you can grow your skills work on impactful programs and make a difference every day.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct verification and validation for the security compliance of low and moderately complex information systems products and components
  • Analyze system design specifications documentation configuration and operational procedures
  • Identify areas of non-compliance and recommend mitigation strategies for unfulfilled security requirements
  • Validate that systems meet defined security requirements and support the security authorization process
  • Conduct on-site security control evaluations and assessments
  • Coordinate and support vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities
  • Deliver certification reports detailing findings analysis and recommendations
  • Provide input on process improvements and help draft standards or guidelines for security control implementation
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Proficiency in analyzing technical documentation security configurations and operational security procedures
  • Experience validating system compliance with security requirements
  • Ability to assess and recommend mitigations for non-compliant security controls
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles including access control PKI authentication and enterprise network architecture
  • Familiarity with vulnerability assessment techniques and tools
  • Effective communicator capable of delivering reports and collaborating across teams
Education and Experience:
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in cybersecurity systems engineering or system assessment with at least three (3) years of recent experience in the following areas:
    • Cybersecurity principles and technology
    • Access control and authentication systems
    • PKI and encryption methods
    • Network and enterprise security architecture
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or a related technical field
  • In lieu of a degree an additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be substituted
Certifications:
  • Must meet applicable DoD 8570.01-M certification requirements
  • IAM Level II certification required
Clearance Requirement:
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI with appropriatePolygraph tobe considered for this role
**This position is contingent on contract award**

Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.

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