Security Control Assessor I

P-11 SECURITY; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

P-11 SECURITY is seeking a Senior Information Security professional in Colorado Springs to perform RMF-based assessments, advise on authorization issues, and oversee security controls across SAP, SCI, and collateral environments. You will coordinate with government owners, prepare SARs, and drive action plans to address vulnerabilities while maintaining strict clearance requirements.

The role requires 5–7 years in IS security, DoD 8570.01-M certifications within 6 months, and a Top-Secret

Qualifications

• 5–7 years related experience in IS security.
• 3+ years in SAP, SCI or Collateral IS security.
• Experience as ISSO and ISSM.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field (4 years).
• Must meet DoD 8570.01-M IA Technician III or IAM I within 6 months.
• Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.
• Eligibility for access to SAP information.
• Willingness to submit to Counterintelligence polygraph.
• Must regularly lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IS security program policy and SAP network integration.
• Assess ISs using RMF per JSIG.
• Advise ISO, IDO, PSO, and AO on assessment issues.
• Evaluate authorization packages for AO/DAO.
• Determine threats and vulnerabilities; suggest safeguards.
• Define impact levels for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.
• Prepare SAR for Authorization boundary.
• Create POA&Ms for weaknesses.
• Review security docs and provide recommendations.
• Coordinate with AO/DAO on authorization.
• Assess changes to boundaries and mission needs.
• Review sanitization procedures per government guidance.
• Assist with compliance inspections and security incidents.
• Ensure SDLC phases are addressed; evaluate hardware/software security impact.
• Evaluate Continuous Monitoring Plans.
• Represent customer on inspection teams.

Skills

RMF

ISSO/ISSM

Policy oversight

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JSIG

8570 compliance

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.

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