Security Control Assessor (SCA)

• Conduct in-depth security control assessments for DoD information systems in accordance with NIST SP 800-53 NIST SP 800-37 DoD RMF and JSIG requirements.
  
• Communicate government-approved mitigation and remediation guidance to system owners in support of the RMF process.
  
• Assess and validate the implementation of security controls including how they support system resilience reliability and overall cybersecurity posture.
  
• Apply and interpret the Confidentiality Integrity and Availability (CIA) triad and related categorization impact levels (High Moderate Low) for assigned systems and programs.
  
• Validate inherited security controls from hosted interconnected or external systems.
  
• Evaluate program compliance with controls related to Ports Protocols and Services (PP&S) including proper handling management and review of log files.
  
• Lead the review preparation and quality assurance of Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages and supporting documentation.
  
• Identify control gaps document findings and provide actionable recommendations for remediation.
  
• Coordinate with stakeholders system owners engineers and cybersecurity teams to ensure security requirements are properly addressed.
  
• Support assessment activities artifact reviews interviews and technical validations required for authorization decisions.
  

Requirements

• 8 years of experience in cybersecurity.
  

• 5 years of experience in Certification and Accreditation (C&A) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) or closely related cybersecurity compliance functions.
  

• Demonstrated expertise with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  

• Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-37 NIST SP 800-53 and CNSSI 1253.
  

• Experience supporting DoD security authorization efforts and control validation activities.
  

• Proven ability to review and assess system security documentation for completeness and accuracy.
  

• Previous leadership or team lead experience.
  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain assessment findings and remediation actions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  

• Bachelors Degree required.
  

Benefits

Core Benefits:

• Paid Time Off PTO):TEN (10) Paid days off & FIVE (5) Floating days off.
  
• Holidays: 11 Paid Holidays. Flex time can be utilized instead of holiday time usage.
  
• Payroll: Paid Bi-Monthly.
  
• 401(k): Partnered with the SECOND LARGEST Retirement plan provider in the U.S. Guaranteed 3% match. Eligibility 21 years of age or older after 3 months of employment
  
• Individual or company-wide performance and recognition awards (Quarterly
  

• UNITED HEALTHCARE PPO extensive national coverage.
  
• INCLUDES: Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA.
  
• Eligible on the first of the month immediately after the start date.
  
• Submit the enrollment form within 30 days of your start date otherwise you will have to wait until October for the new year enrollment.
  

• Training & Career Development Reimbursement of Tuition and training needed to support career development.
  
• $150 monthly reimbursement contribution paid monthly towards parking expenses.
  
• Receipts must be submitted by the close of business on the 25th of each month.
  
• Reimbursements will be paid on the first payroll AFTER reimbursements are submitted each month.
  

• Performance bonus Project-based
  
• Yearly bonus Company based