Security Control Assessor

Amyx is seeking to hire a Security Control Assessor-Intermediate to support our Cybersecurity Division/NGA Defender in the NCR (Offsite) Springfield VA area. Conducts independent comprehensive assessments of the management operational and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (as defined in NIST 800-37).

• Plan and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development for initial installation of systems and networks.
• Review authorization and assurance documents to confirm that the level of risk is within acceptable limits for each software application system and network.
• Verify that application software/network/system security postures are implemented as stated document deviations and recommend required actions to correct those deviations.
• Develop security compliance processes and/or audits for external services (e.g. cloud service providers data centers).
• Establish acceptable limits for the software application network or system. Manage Accreditation Packages (e.g. ISO/IEC 15026-2).
• Perform security reviews identify gaps in security architecture and develop a security risk management plan.
• Perform security reviews and identify security gaps in security architecture resulting in recommendations for inclusion in the risk mitigation strategy.
• Perform risk analysis (e.g. threat vulnerability and probability of occurrence) whenever an application or system undergoes a major change.
• Provide input to the Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation (e.g. system life-cycle support plans concept of operations operational procedures and maintenance training materials).
• Verify and update security documentation reflecting the application/system security design features.
• Participate in Risk Governance process to provide security risks mitigations and input on other technical risk.
• Ensure that plans of actions and milestones or remediation plans are in place for vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments audits inspections etc.
• Assure successful implementation and functionality of security requirements and appropriate information technology (IT) policies and procedures that are consistent with the organizations mission and goals.
• Define and document how the implementation of a new system or new interfaces between systems impacts the security posture of the current environment.
• Ensure that security design and cybersecurity development activities are properly documented (providing a functional description of security implementation) and updated as necessary.
• Support necessary compliance activities (e.g. ensure that system security configuration guidelines are followed compliance monitoring occurs).
• Ensure that all acquisitions procurements and outsourcing efforts address information security requirements consistent with organization goals.
• Assess the effectiveness of security controls.
• Assess all the configuration management (change configuration/release management) processes.

Microsoft Office Suites; SharePoint; Nessus AWS Tools Xacta ServiceNow Archer Microsoft Hyper-V VMWare vSphere Citrix XenDesktop/Server Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud etc. public key infrastructure Oauth OpenID SAML SPML

• Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited college or university (Recommend an accredited Computer Science Cyber Security Information Technology Software Engineering Information Systems or Computer Engineering degree; or a degree in a Mathematics or Engineering field.)
• Clearance:
  • TS/SCI is required to begin working on the program
  • Must be able to obtain a CI Polygraph
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  8140 Certification: CAP or CASP or Cloud or CYSA or PenTest.
  
  

Benefits include:

• • • Medical Dental and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
    • Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • 401(k) with matching contributions
    • Roth
    • Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
    • Short Term Disability
    • Long Term Disability
    • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
    • Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
    • Wellness Program
    • PTO
    • 11 Holidays
    • Professional Development Reimbursement

Please contact with any questions!

Amyx is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race color religion national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Amyx is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.


Physical Demands

Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading reviewing/analyzing information and providing recommendations summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.