Security Control Assessor

Apex Systems; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K program

HSA

ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program)

Career development offerings

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Security Control Assessor in Alexandria, VA to evaluate, test, and validate security controls within information systems, with RMF emphasis. You will develop A&A artifacts, SARs, SSPs, and POA&Ms, and guide remediation actions through authorization.

You will perform risk-based assessments, vulnerability analysis, and collaborative security activities with ISSOs and system owners to ensure compliant, secure operations.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent years of relevant experience.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• 5+ years of experience in a Security Control Assessor role.
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification or equivalent.
• Experience with RMF, A&A documentation, and vulnerability analysis.
• Experience with cloud-based controls and RMF assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored documentation to support security authorization processes.
• Plan and execute security control assessments for information systems.
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of security controls to identify risks.
• Prepare Security Assessment Reports and advise on SSPs and POA&Ms.
• Perform access controls, interpret findings, and push systems through authorization.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and RMF-based compliance operations.
• Verify remediation actions and conduct follow-up assessments.
• Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, and stakeholders throughout assessments.

Skills

RMF execution

A&A documentation

Vulnerability analysis

Assessment & Authorization

Cloud security assessments

Documentation skills

Interacting with ISSOs

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

eMASS

STIG tooling

Job description

Job#: 3044387

Job Description:

Security Control Assessor

Location: Alexandria, Virginia (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Security Control Assessor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating, testing, and validating the effectiveness of security controls within information systems and networks, with a strong emphasis on applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF). This role requires strong experience in RMF execution, creating documentation for Assessment and Authorization (A&A), vulnerability analysis, and remediation validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored documentation to support security authorization processes.
• Plan and execute security control assessments for various information systems.
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented security controls to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential risks.
• Prepare detailed Security Assessment Reports (SARs) and provide expert advice on System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Perform access controls, interpret findings, write artifacts, and help push systems through the authorization process.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and compliance operations, with a strong understanding of the RMF process.
• Verify the implementation of remediation actions and conduct follow-up assessments.
• Validate security control implementation and provide test results for continuous monitoring.
• Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, and other stakeholders throughout the assessment process.

Required Qualifications

Education: A BA/BS degree or equivalent years of relevant experience is required.

Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DOW Secret Clearance.

Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in a Security Control Assessor role.

Technical Skills:

• A DoD 8570 IAT II certification is required (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP).
• Hands-on experience with eMASS or similar Information Assurance tools.
• Experience analyzing vulnerability scans and with STIG implementation.
• Strong understanding of RMF, with experience in both assessments and documentation.
• Experience with assessing and validating controls in any cloud-based technology.
• Knowledge of relevant frameworks and standards such as NIST SP 800-53, DoD 8500/8510, and DHS 4300 A/B.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills for interacting with ISSOs and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• An understanding of the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), particularly the DHS Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) process.
• Experience researching, writing, and submitting complete documentation packages for new system authorizations.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.