Security Control Assessor

Security Control Assessor

Location: Alexandria, Virginia (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Security Control Assessor. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating, testing, and validating the effectiveness of security controls within information systems and networks, with a strong emphasis on applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF). This role requires a strong background in RMF execution, documentation for Assessment and Authorization (A&A), vulnerability analysis, and remediation validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored documentation to support security authorizations.
• Serve as an independent assessor for Risk Management Framework Steps 0 to 7.
• Plan and execute security control assessments for various information systems.
• Develop and maintain assessment procedures and methodologies aligned with NIST guidelines.
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented security controls, identify vulnerabilities, and prepare detailed Security Assessment Reports (SARs).
• Perform vulnerability scanning and compliance operations, including analysis of scans and STIG implementations.
• Create and manage artifacts such as System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Collaborate with system owners and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) throughout the assessment and authorization process.
• Assess and validate security controls in cloud-based technology environments.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in a Security Control Assessor role.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant experience.
• A current DoD 8570 IAT II certification is required (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP).

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Hands-on experience with eMASS or similar Information Assurance tools.
• Proficient understanding of all steps of the RMF process and NIST implementation guidance.
• Experience with vulnerability analysis, STIG implementation, access controls, and remediation validation.
• Knowledge of relevant security standards such as NIST SP 800-series (e.g., 800-53, 800-53A, 800-137) and others.
• Demonstrated documentation and communication skills for interacting with stakeholders and creating authorization artifacts.
• Experience assessing and validating controls within any cloud-based technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A well-developed understanding of the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Relevant Cybersecurity and Information Assurance experience with specific hands-on involvement in writing and submitting complete documentation packages for new system authorizations.

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