RMF Security Control Assessor (Expert)

Pueo Business Solutions LLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pueo Business Solutions LLC in the United States seeks an RMF Security Control Assessor (Expert) to lead comprehensive security assessments, prepare System Security Plans, and coordinate with Authorizing Officials for authorization decisions.

The candidate will have Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, extensive RMF/NIST expertise, and hands-on experience with vulnerability scanners to support A&A activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or 4+ years of equivalent experience.
• Total 16+ years of experience; degree may be substituted with 4 additional years.
• Hold a Top-Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility and CI Poly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct RMF-based security assessments and document the BoE (SSP/SAR/POA&M/SOA).
• Advise Program Office, Data Owner and Authorizing Official on categorization and control selection.
• Support the A&A RMF process for client systems, networks and enclaves.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders; produce written deliverables.
• Stay current with IC policy trends to refine inspection protocols.

Skills

RMF knowledge

NIST guidelines

Vulnerability scanning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

XACTA

STIGS

ACAS

PRISMA

Splunk

Trellix HBSS

Job description

Description

Pueo is known for bringing the best talent and unique tools to every opportunity. Pueo's Parliament (aka workforce) is composed of professionals who are seeking the opportunity to work in a business organization that thrives on career development and independence. In support of mission and professional growth, our Parliament has supported the development of multiple patents, proprietary tools, and applications as well as trademarked processes.

Our organization emphasizes career development across multiple career environments (at the members own pace) and ensures those who contribute broadly are properly rewarded. Pueo has four career environments where every member of the parliament can participate. Each environment has opportunities available for all levels. Opportunities are framed by an employee's desires and capabilities, and we ensure challenges, growth, and unique experiences are available for employees at all levels.

Our Career Environments (Program, Functional, Service, and Leadership) provide numerous opportunities for employees to invest in their personal growth and those things that offer fulfillment. We invest in helping our members create and execute their career development plans. Our Pods (small teams of 5 or less) are comprised of personnel with similar skillsets to ensure mentorship, understanding, and peer support.

Essential:

The RMF Security Control Assessor (Expert) conducts a comprehensive assessment of the security controls employed within or inherited by an Information System (IS) to determine their overall effectiveness, and submits the Body of Evidence (BoE), composed of the System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and draft Authorization to Operate (ATO) Letter, to the Authorizing Official (AO) or Delegated Authorizing Official (DAO) for review and authorization decision.

The SCA also advises key stakeholders, such as the Program Office, Data Owner and Authorizing Official/Delegated Authorizing Official concerning the security categorization and impact levels for confidentiality, integrity, and availability for the information on a system.

Other:

Support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Risk Management Framework process for all client managed systems, networks, and enclaves (all security domains); ensure validity and accuracy review of all associated documentation; support remote sites when required.

Advise ISSOs on categorization and selection of security controls (RMF steps 1 and 2) and conduct Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) where they collaborate with other security professionals.

Communicate finding impacts through presentations and written deliverables.

Stay current with the latest trends and technologies related to IC policy to continuously refine security inspection protocols.

Knowledge:

Expert knowledge and hands-on experience with RMF, NIST 800-series guidelines, FIPS, Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) requirements and processes, Continuous Monitoring Framework experience and its tools, Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) policies, and vulnerability/patch management.

Expert with documenting and/or reviewing of security materials such as; system security plans (SSP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), and Security Assessment Plan (SAP), and other documents per NIST 800 guidelines.

Basic knowledge of Zero Trust Framework.

Skills:

Solid interpersonal and communication skills to interact with various stakeholders and team members effectively.

Expert hands-on experience interrupting compliance and vulnerability scanning tool reports from (XACTA, STIGS, ACAS, PRISMA, Splunk, Trellix (HBSS), and/or other vulnerability scanners)

Abilities:

Some experience leading security projects and initiatives.

Team-player with collaboration qualities and experience working in mixed technical teams.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Certifications:

• CASP+ CE
• CCNP Security
• CISA
• CISSP (or Associate)
• GCED
• GCIH
• CCSP

Education:

• Possess a Bachelors ’s degree in related field, or an additional 4 years of relevant experience/equivalent.

Other:

• 12 Years of experience, Bachelor’s degree may be substituted in lieu of a college degree with 4 years of additional experience/equivalent for a total of 16+ years.

Clearance:

• Hold a Top-Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Ability to Pass CI Poly.