Security Control Assessor (SCA)
Novul Solutions
Job Description
We are seeking a seasoned Security Control Assessor (SCA) to provide deep-dive security assessments of Department of Defense (DoD) information systems. This role plays a pivotal part in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, validating controls and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards. Candidates must bring proven expertise in cybersecurity policy implementation, control evaluation, and Authorization to Operate (ATO) documentation.
Primary Responsibilities:
Core Benefits:
We are seeking a seasoned Security Control Assessor (SCA) to provide deep-dive security assessments of Department of Defense (DoD) information systems. This role plays a pivotal part in the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, validating controls and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards. Candidates must bring proven expertise in cybersecurity policy implementation, control evaluation, and Authorization to Operate (ATO) documentation.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth security control assessments in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, DoD RMF policies, and JSIG.
- Validate inherited controls and ensure accurate application of system-specific configurations, including Ports, Protocols, and Services (PP&S).
- Analyze the impact of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad) as related to system categorization and control implementations.
- Communicate remediation strategies and government-approved mitigations to system owners.
- Lead the development and review of ATO documentation packages to ensure completeness and compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support risk evaluation, compliance efforts, and system accreditation readiness.
- 8+ years of professional experience in Cybersecurity.
- 5+ years of focused experience in Assessment & Authorization (A&A) or Certification & Accreditation (C&A).
- Proven leadership experience in a cybersecurity or compliance role.
- Deep knowledge and proficiency in RMF, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and CNSSI 1253.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance.
- Must possess CompTIA Security+ certification.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Core Benefits:
- Paid Time OffPTO):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
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