Security Control Assessor I

P-11 Security, Inc. | SBA 8(a) Certified | EDWOSB; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

P-11 Security, Inc. seeks a Security Control Assessor to conduct comprehensive assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls for information systems, including SAP, SCI, and collateral environments.

The role emphasizes RMF/JSIG compliance and close collaboration with government stakeholders. Requirements include a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, willingness to submit to a polygraph, and DoD 8570.01-M certifications within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years related experience
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in SAP, SCI or Collateral Information Systems (IS) Security
• Prior performance in the role of ISSO and ISSM

Responsibilities

• Perform oversight of IS security program policy and RMF implementation
• Assess ISs per RMF/JSIG guidelines
• Advise ISO/IDO/PSO/DAO/AO on assessment issues
• Evaluate Authorization packages and provide recommendations
• Evaluate threats to determine additional safeguards
• Advise Government on impact levels for CIA
• Prepare SAR for Authorization boundary
• Initiate POA&M with weaknesses
• Provide written recommendations for security authorization
• Discuss authorization with AO/DAO
• Review sanitization procedures and assist inspections
• Assist with security incidents related to cybersecurity
• Ensure SDLC phases are addressed
• Evaluate hardware/software security impact
• Evaluate Continuous Monitoring effectiveness
• Represent customer on inspection teams

Skills

IS security

RMF

JSIG

ISSO/ISSM

Policy oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Job description

Description

The SCA is responsible for conducting a comprehensive assessment of the management, operational, and technical security controls employed within or inherited by an IS to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (i.e., the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting the security requirements for the system). SCAs also provide an assessment of the severity of weaknesses or deficiencies discovered in the IS and its environment of operation and recommend corrective actions to address identified vulnerabilities. Responsibilities will cover Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities within the customer’s area of responsibility.

Description

The SCA is responsible for conducting a comprehensive assessment of the management, operational, and technical security controls employed within or inherited by an IS to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (i.e., the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting the security requirements for the system). SCAs also provide an assessment of the severity of weaknesses or deficiencies discovered in the IS and its environment of operation and recommend corrective actions to address identified vulnerabilities. Responsibilities will cover Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities within the customer’s area of responsibility.

Performance Shall Include

• Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructure
• Perform assessment of ISs, based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology in accordance with the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG)
• Advise the Information System Owner (ISO), Information Data Owner (IDO), Program Security Officer (PSO), and the Delegated and/or Authorizing Official (DAO/AO) on any assessment and authorization issues
• Evaluate Authorization packages and make recommendation to the AO and/or DAO for authorization
• Evaluate IS threats and vulnerabilities to determine whether additional safeguards are required
• Advise the Government concerning the impact levels for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability for the information on a system
• Ensure security assessments are completed and results documented and prepare the Security Assessment Report (SAR) for the Authorization boundary
• Initiate a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) with identified weaknesses for each Authorization Boundaries assessed, based on findings and recommendations from the SAR
• Evaluate security assessment documentation and provide written recommendations for security authorization to the Government
• Discuss recommendation for authorization and submit the security authorization package to the AO/DAO
• Assess proposed changes to Authorization boundaries operating environment and mission needs to determine the continuation to operate.
• Review and concur with all sanitization and clearing procedures in accordance with Government guidance and/or policy
• Assist the Government compliance inspections
• Assist the Government with security incidents that relate to cybersecurity and ensure that the proper and corrective measures have been taken
• Ensure organization are addressing and conducting all phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC)
• Evaluate Hardware and Software to determine security impact that it might have on Authorization boundaries
• Evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of Continuous Monitoring Plans
• Represent the customer on inspection teams
  
  

Requirements

Experience:

• 5 - 7 years related experience
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in SAP, SCI or Collateral Information Systems (IS) Security and the implementation of regulations identified in the description of duties
• Prior performance in the role of ISSO and ISSM
  
  

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications

Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level III or Information Assurance Manager Level I within 6 months of the date of hire

Security Clearance

• Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph
  
  

Other Requirements

Must be able to regularly lift 50lbs