Security Control Assessor

Amyx, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with matching

HSA

PTO & 11 holidays

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Amyx, Inc. is seeking a Security Control Assessor-Intermediate to support the Cybersecurity Division/NGA Defender in the NCW St Louis, MO area.

The role involves conducting independent assessments of security controls and control enhancements to determine overall effectiveness in line with NIST 800-37. The position requires planning and conducting security authorization reviews, reviewing risk levels, identifying gaps, and developing risk mitigation and compliance processes for services,

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in CS, Cyber Security, IT, or engineering.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• 8140-based security certifications.
• Experience conducting security assessments and risk analyses.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development.
• Review documents to confirm risk levels are acceptable for each software, system, and network.
• Identify gaps and develop risk mitigation strategies and plans.
• Develop security compliance processes for external services (e.g., cloud providers).
• Maintain and update security documentation and system design features.

Skills

Security assessment

Risk management

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree or higher

Tools

Certifications: CAP/CASP+/Cloud+/CYSA+/PenTest+

Job description

Amyx is seeking to hire a Security Control Assessor-Intermediate to support our Cybersecurity Division/NGA Defender in the NCW St Louis, MO area. Conducts independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (as defined in NIST 800-37).

• Plan and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development for initial installation of systems and networks.
• Review authorization and assurance documents to confirm that the level of risk is within acceptable limits for each software application, system, and network.
• Verify that application software/network/system security postures are implemented as stated, document deviations, and recommend required actions to correct those deviations.
• Develop security compliance processes and/or audits for external services (e.g., cloud service providers, data centers).
• Establish acceptable limits for the software application, network, or system. Manage Accreditation Packages (e.g., ISO/IEC 15026-2).
• Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan.
• Perform security reviews and identify security gaps in security architecture resulting in recommendations for inclusion in the risk mitigation strategy.
• Perform risk analysis (e.g., threat, vulnerability, and probability of occurrence) whenever an application or system undergoes a major change.
• Provide input to the Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation (e.g., system life-cycle support plans, concept of operations, operational procedures, and maintenance training materials).
• Verify and update security documentation reflecting the application/system security design features.
• Participate in Risk Governance process to provide security risks, mitigations, and input on other technical risk.
• Ensure that plans of actions and milestones or remediation plans are in place for vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, inspections, etc.
• Assure successful implementation and functionality of security requirements and appropriate information technology (IT) policies and procedures that are consistent with the organization’s mission and goals.
• Define and document how the implementation of a new system or new interfaces between systems impacts the security posture of the current environment.
• Ensure that security design and cybersecurity development activities are properly documented (providing a functional description of security implementation) and updated as necessary.
• Support necessary compliance activities (e.g., ensure that system security configuration guidelines are followed, compliance monitoring occurs).
• Ensure that all acquisitions, procurements, and outsourcing efforts address information security requirements consistent with organization goals.
• Assess the effectiveness of security controls.
• Assess all the configuration management (change configuration/release management) processes.
• Must have the ability to communicate accurate information.
• Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited college or university (Recommend an accredited Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering degree; or a degree in a Mathematics or Engineering field).
• Clearance TS/SCI.
• 8140 Certification CAP or CASP+ or Cloud+ or CYSA+ or PenTest+.

Benefits include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Roth
• Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• PTO
• 11 Holidays
• Professional Development Reimbursement

Amyx is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amyx is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

Physical Demands

Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.