Federal Security Controls Assessor - RMF/NIST Expert

Jobs via Dice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 69,923 - 109,975; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary

Insurance (medical, dental, etc.)

Paid leave

401k plan

Job summary

A leading company in Technical and Program Management Services is seeking a Security Control Assessor to evaluate IT security controls for government clients. The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, providing expert security advice, and creating Security Assessment Reports to enhance security measures across client systems. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have a strong grasp of IT security principles and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of TCP/IP stack and common networking protocols.
• Mastery of federal IT security laws such as FISMA and NIST guidelines.
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and related audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent comprehensive assessments of IT security controls.
• Plan, develop, and conduct security testing and risk assessments.
• Create Security Assessment Reports for system stakeholders.

Skills

Networking technologies

Windows operating systems

Linux/Unix-based operating systems

IT security principles

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Active Directory

VMware vSphere

Job description

A leading company in Technical and Program Management Services is seeking a Security Control Assessor to evaluate IT security controls for government clients. The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, providing expert security advice, and creating Security Assessment Reports to enhance security measures across client systems. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have a strong grasp of IT security principles and federal regulations.