SCA-R Validator

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

AGE Solutions is a premier technology and professional services company, providing in-depth consulting, advanced technology solutions, and essential services throughout the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence sectors. Prioritizing innovation and client-focused solutions, we assist major agencies in addressing intricate issues and ensuring a more secure future.

AGE Solutions is looking for a SCA-R Validator to join our team in support of a cybersecurity risk management and assessment program with our DoD customer.

In this role, you will perform functions within the A&A process, assess programs' security posture, and build reports detailing assessment results, and submit those reports and all supporting data to the governing AO along with recommendations for improving a program's cybersecurity posture. You will also function as a team leader over assessors on assessments.

Individuals in this role must be available to work on-site full-time in Ft. Meade, MD. Approximately 35% travel will be required for this position (CONUS/OCONUS).

Responsibilities Include:

• Use government-assigned tools to perform weekly updates, maintain records, and complete tasks.
• Coordinate with ISSMs and PMOs to understand system architecture, security requirements, and changes.
• Conduct risk analysis and authorization tasks across all RMF steps using approved RE5 tools and processes.
• Verify authorization boundaries and categorize systems (FIPS199).
• Identify data classifications and conduct system-level risk assessments.
• Track system changes, assess impacts, and report updates to the AO.
• Evaluate authorization and change requests, web filtering, firewall exceptions, ports/protocols, cybersecurity risks, STIG/SRG compliance, and on-site security.
• Lead assessment visits, conduct briefings, and ensure proper documentation and reporting.
• Attend required government training and meetings to stay updated on process changes.
• Maintain access and proficiency in required government databases and cybersecurity tools.
• Assess threats, vulnerabilities, and residual risks; compile findings into authorization packages.
• Support assigned systems throughout their lifecycle in alignment with FISMA requirements.
• Submit weekly activity reports summarizing tasks, tracking IDs, and key updates.
• Complete assessor training, vulnerability scanning, endpoint security, and RMF step training.

Requirements:

• Education and Certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred)
  • DoD 8570 IAM/IA Technical (IAT) Level II certification
• Experience:
  • Eight (8) years of overall experience in cybersecurity or network security position
  • Five (5) years of experience in a Certification and Accreditation/A&A role
• Security Clearance:
  • Must possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Skills and Knowledge:
  • Demonstrated experience with STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides), Security Requirement Guides (SRGs), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and cybersecurity best practices
  • Advanced understanding of the RMF process, NIST SP 800- 37, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253
  • Demonstratable experience in risk analysis, control validation, and as a Security Control Assessor Representative (SCA-R).
  • Demonstrated experience with relevant tools such as eMASS, STIG Viewer, Nessus, ACAS, SCAP, or HBSS
  • Advanced understanding of key technologies areas/domain such as: Network, Mobility, Windows, UNIX, Cloud Environments and Cloud Native Tools/Services, Host Based Security System (HBSS)/Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS), Databases, Applications
  • Customer service skills

The projected salary range for this position is $105,000+ annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including years of relevant experience, active security clearance level, certifications, technical skillset, contract requirements, and overall qualifications.

At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.

• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don't take a financial hit while serving.
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.

At AGE, you'll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.