Security Control Assessor

Security Control AssessorArlington, VA 22203OverviewSalary Range $180,000.00 - $185,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full TimeDescriptionThe Security Control Assessor must fulfill a variety of cybersecurity functions, to include System Administrator, Enterprise Oversight, certification and accreditation, SAP and SCI assessment and authorization (A&A), Platform Information Technology (PIT) assessment and authorization, Information Assurance and Technical Security for AIS, Information Technology (IT) Network Administration & Support, and Information System Security Officer support. Will perform the IA tasks necessary to ensure that the existing DARPA IA program meets National, DoD, and DARPA IA standards, and continues to protect and defend DARPA information and Information Systems (IS) by ensuring the confidentiality integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation of the systems.The Senior Cybersecurity Specialist possesses experience in successfully participating in DoD Special Access Program Joint Certification and Accreditation, Assessment, and Approval events for DoD Joint cyber ranges and/or jointly accredited SAP information systems. The DARPA systems to be protected include systems that process and store information from controlled unclassified (CUI) up to Top Secret, including SAP and SCI caveats/compartments.Duties shall include, but are not limited to the following:Must possess experience in successfully meeting and participating in Defense Information System Agency (DISA), National Security Agency, and USCBYERCOM Computer Network Defense Program (CNDSP) and CBYERCOM Computer Readiness Inspections (CCRI)Experience with network security devices, classified Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, public key infrastructure (PKI), virtual machines, and end-point security solutions.Must be thoroughly familiar with, understand, and be able to apply the standards and requirements contained in the following:DoD Instruction 5220.22 National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) Operating Manual, Chapter 8Defense Security Service Manual for the Certification and Accreditation of Classified Systems under the NISPOM Version 3.2DoD Directive 5205.16 The DoD Insider Threat ProgramNIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4, Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and OrganizationsDoD Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG)Committee for National Security System Policy (CNSSP) Policy (CNSSP) No. 22 on Information Assurance Risk Management for National Security SystemsCNSSP No. 26 National Policy on Reducing the Risk of Removable MediaCommitted for National Security Systems Directive (CNSSD) No. 504 Directive on Protecting National Security Systems From Insider ThreatCommittee for National Security System Instruction (CNSSI) No. 1253 Security categorization and Control Selection for National Security SystemsDoDD 8000.1, Management of DoD Information Resources and Information TechnologyDoD Directive 8100.2, Use of Commercial Wireless Devices, Services, and Technologies in the DoD Global Information Grid (GIG)DoDD 8140.01 Cyberspace Workforce ManagementDoDI 8500.01 CybersecurityDoD Instruction 8510.01 Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information TechnologyDoD Directive 8530.1, Computer Network Defense (CND)DoD Instruction 8530.2, Support to CNDDoD Instruction 8551.1, Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM)DoD Manual 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement ProgramDCID 6/3, Protecting SCI within Information SystemsIntelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Manual (CJCSM) 6510.01B Cyber Incident Handling ProgramDefense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)Clause View phone number on click.appcast.io: Safeguarding Unclassified Controlled Technical InformationDoDI 8581.01 Information Assurance Policy for Space Systems Used by the Department of DefenseNote: The legacy cybersecurity/information security accreditation governance documents are listed due to the state of transition of network accreditation guidance and the fact that networks may be operating under legacy certification and accreditation guidance.Ensure system security requirements are addressed during all phases of DARPA program life cycles (concept development, Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP) or BAA, Proposal, Selection, Award, Closeout, Transition, etc.).Planning, preparing, and executing inspections, authorization and approval (A&A) events IAW with the respective policies detailed in paragraph 3.12.c. for all classifications of networks; to include the development and review of Automated Information System Authorization and Approval Packages.Develop, review, endorse, and recommend action by the authorizing official (AO), delegated authorizing official (DAO), or designated approval authority (DAA) for system certification documentation Conduct quality control of system accreditation packages for completeness of accreditation artifacts within 3 business days of receipt from the technology office security staffs or their cleared defense industry contractors and/or participating government agencies.Process authorization and approval or denial documentation to the respective DAPRA AO/DAO/or DAA within 10 business days of receipt of a complete packageConduct security control assessments for the evaluation of security controls to determine the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting the security requirements for an AISProvide an assessment of the severity of weaknesses or deficiencies discovered in the information system and its environment of operation and recommend corrective actions to address identified vulnerabilitiesAnalyze and make recommendations in support of DARPA accredited network Configuration Control Board cases within 10 calendar days of case validation by the respective network's Information System ownerMonitor activities of DARPA accredited networks and DARPA DAO Accredited performer networksProvide advice, assistance, and analysis of threats and vulnerabilities and risk mitigation and acceptance recommendations, as required. Conduct certification tests that include verification that the features and assurances are functional and support accreditationWork collaboratively with the MSO/Information Technology Directorate (ITD) in the authorization and approval and continuous monitoring of DARPA unclassified and classified networks; including but not limited to:DARPA Management Security System (DMSS) – UnclassifiedDARPA Public Network (DPN) - UnclassifiedDARPA Secret Network (DSN)/Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) Connection – up to SECRET CollateralDARPA Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS) Network (DJN)/JWICS Connections – up to TOP SECRET SCIDARPA Secure Wide Area Network (DSWAN) – up to SECRET CollateralMulti-Level Security System (SAVANNAH) – up to TOP SECRET SAP and SCIReview and recommend changes or amplification of policy, procedures, and strategy developmentEvaluate Information Assurance (IA) products and provide written recommendations as to their risk and usefulness and/or adoption for the DARPA IA missionEvaluate information technology (IT) vulnerabilities to assess whether additional safeguards are prudent and ensure certification is accomplished for each information systemDevelop and maintain a formal, written Information Systems Security Program SOPEnsure all Information System Security Officers (ISSO), network administrators, and other Automated Information Security (AIS) personnel, to include DARPA performers performing these functions, receive the necessary and required technical and security training to carry out their dutiesEnsure development and implementation of an information security education, training, and awareness program, to include attending, monitoring, and presenting local AIS security training.Maintain a repository for all system certification/accreditation documentation and modificationsCoordinate AIS security inspections, tests, and reviews