Cybersecurity - Security Control Assessor Representative (SCA-R)

Five Stones Research Corporation; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Company Events

Employee Recognition Programs

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Performance Incentives

Student Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our Huntsville-headquartered team. The Cybersecurity - Security Control Assessor Representative (SCA-R) will lead threat, vulnerability, risk, and maturity assessments and perform Controls Validation Test events.

Experience with RMF/JSIG, DoD TS/SCI clearance, and indoctrination into Special Access Programs is essential. This on-site role offers growth as part of a DoD-focused security program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or related discipline.
• 15 years cybersecurity field experience.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT III or IASAE III certification.
• Extensive RMF/JSIG and cybersecurity risk assessment experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads data gathering, research, and analysis for threat, vulnerability, risk, and maturity assessments.
• Executes Cybersecurity Controls Validation Test events and system authority assessments.
• Develops plans to support Controls Validation Test events and risk mitigation.
• Performs security inspections, identifies discrepancies, and prepares reports.
• Presents briefings to SCA/AO and documents related duties.

Skills

Threat & risk assessments

RMF

JSIG

DoD 8570 IAT III

IASAE III

SAP indoctrination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field

Tools

TS/SCI clearance

Job description

Cybersecurity - Security Control Assessor Representative (SCA-R)

Job Category: Professionals

Requisition Number: CYBER002058

• Posted : October 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Position Overview Type: Full-Time

Clearance: Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret (TS) / SCI security clearance

Summary/Objective

Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our established and growing Huntsville-headquartered team.

Essential Functions

• Leads data gathering, research, and analysis while conducting threat, vulnerability, risk, and maturity assessments.
• Applies critical thinking, develops plans for the improvement of the risk management-related program and contributes to constant innovation and improvement.
• Independently executes Cybersecurity Controls Validation Test events, Cybersecurity assessment of system authorization packages, software and hardware, and Cybersecurity Risk Assessment tasks.
• Develops plans to support Controls Validation Test events.
• Performs, or supports, security inspections, identifying security discrepancies and prepares reports.
• Prepares and presents briefings to SCA/AO.
• Prepares various forms associated with their duties.
• Performs courier duties within the continental United States (CONUS).
• Performs objective reviews on all documentation encountered during performance of duties.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field
• Four (4) years’ experience (in addition to minimum experience requirements) may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
• 15+ years of experience of Cybersecurity field experience
• DoD 8570.01-M Information IAT III or IASAE III prior to accepting position
• Extensive Risk Management Framework / JSIG and cybersecurity risk assessment experience.
• Capable of independently executing Cybersecurity Controls Validation Test events, Cybersecurity assessment of software and hardware, and Cybersecurity Risk Assessment tasks.
• Ability to obtain indoctrination into Special Access Programs

What We Offer:

• 401(k) Matching
• Company Events
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Performance Incentives
• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed. To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online by clicking “Apply” on the specific position on our careers site .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary range: $160,000 - $200,000

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in STEM or related field.

Experience

Required

15 years:

• Cybersecurity field experience
• Extensive Risk Management Framework / JSIG and cybersecurity risk assessment experience.
• Ability to obtain indoctrination into Special Access Programs

Licenses & Certifications

Required

TS/SCI

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