Cybersecurity - Security Control Assessor Representative (SCA-R)

Five Stones Research Corporation / 5SRC; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Company Events

Employee Recognition Programs

Performance Incentives

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) seeks an experienced Cybersecurity professional to serve as a Security Control Assessor Representative (SCA-R). The role involves leading threat and risk assessments, performing Controls Validation Test events, and supporting system authorization activities for DoD programs.

Ideal candidates will have a TS/SCI clearance, extensive RMF/JSIG expertise, and the ability to obtain indoctrination into Special Access Programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of cybersecurity field experience.
• DoD 8570.01-M Information IAT III or IASAE III.
• Extensive RMF/JSIG and cybersecurity risk assessment experience.
• Ability to obtain indoctrination into Special Access Programs.
• Capable of independently executing Cybersecurity Controls Validation Test events.

Responsibilities

• Leads data gathering, research, and analysis while conducting threat, vulnerability, risk, and maturity assessments.
• Develops plans to support Controls Validation Test events.
• Performs security inspections, identifying security discrepancies and prepares reports.
• Prepares and presents briefings to SCA/AO.
• Performs courier duties within CONUS.
• Performs objective reviews on all documentation encountered during performance of duties.

Skills

Data gathering

Risk assessment

Threat analysis

Independent execution

Education

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

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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