Remote Security Control Assessor – DoD Cyber Risk

AGE; Fort Meade, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

AGE Solutions is a premier technology and professional services firm supporting the DoD with cybersecurity risk management. We seek an Intermediate Security Control Assessor to join our DoD program, conducting assessments, testing, and documentation for authorization decisions.

The role requires a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, and strong RMF/NIST knowledge. Location is remote with significant travel to CONUS/OCONUS sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field is required or preferred.
• 5 years in cybersecurity or network security.
• 3 years in a Certification and Accreditation/A&A role with DoD context.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity assessments, audits, and inspections for DoD organizations and partners handling DoD information or connecting to the DoDIN.
• Evaluate systems and Defensive Cyberspace Operations using cyber threat emulation and performance-based testing.
• Adhere to policies and processes for each assessment type.
• Support assessment development and execution to ensure security expertise is properly applied.
• Coordinate logistics, test plans, and scope with the SCA Team Lead.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, capture results using STIG Viewer or designated tools, and document findings in eMASS.
• Analyze security gaps and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Validate cybersecurity controls, TTPs, STIGs, RMF controls, and compliance with DoD policies and guidelines.
• Provide risk analysis and assessment results for authorization recommendations.
• Participate in daily assessment reviews, in-briefs, and out-briefs, sharing findings with the SCA-R.

Skills

DoD Top Secret clearance

SCI eligibility

RMF knowledge

NIST SP 800-37/53

STIGs knowledge

Vulnerability assessment

Report writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel 85%

Education

Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred)

Tools

eMASS

STIG Viewer

Nessus

ACAS

SCAP

HBSS

Job description

AGE Solutions is a premier technology and professional services firm supporting the DoD with cybersecurity risk management. We seek an Intermediate Security Control Assessor to join our DoD program, conducting assessments, testing, and documentation for authorization decisions.

The role requires a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, and strong RMF/NIST knowledge. Location is remote with significant travel to CONUS/OCONUS sites.