Enter a job title or keyword

Security Control Assessor (SCA)

KBR


Job Location:

Columbia, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 160000 - 172000
Posted: 22 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title:

Security Control Assessor (SCA)

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us

  • Innovative Projects: KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

  • Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

  • Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of Joint and multi-domain operations.

Key Responsibilities:

KBR is seeking a Security Control Assessor (SCA) to support an MTSI contract with the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Acquisition Technology and Logistics.

The SCA is responsible for conducting a comprehensive assessment of the management operational and technical security controls employed within or inherited by an Information System (IS) to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls. 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.

Key Responsibilities:
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 in accordance with the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (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 recommendations 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 boundary assessed based on findings and recommendations from the SAR.
Initiate a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) with identified weaknesses for each authorization boundary assessed based on findings and recommendations from the SAR.
Evaluate security assessment documentation and provide written recommendations for security authorization to the Government.
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.
Evaluate hardware and software to determine security impact that it might have on authorization boundaries.
Evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of Continuous Monitoring Plans.

  • Work Environment: JBAB

  • Location: On-site

  • Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-25%

  • Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Masters Degree in Cybersecurity IT Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 7 years cybersecurity experience in DoD classified environments. (SAP/SCI)

  • 3 years experience as ISSM or equivalent senior cybersecurity lead

  • Deep familiarity with: JSIG RMF (DoDI 8510.01) ICD 503 NIST 800-53

  • DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III or IAM Level II/III certification (e.g. CISSP preferred).

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing presentation materials for leadership audiences

  • Experience working directly with Authorizing Officials and SCAs

  • Experience in multi-system portfolio management.

  • TS/SCI w/SAP Eligibility required

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

For Virginia compensation salary range is $160000-$172000.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short term incentives long term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of national defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Lets shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.


About Company

Company Logo

Provides civil contracting for infrastructure projects.

View Profile View Profile