Security Control Assessor I (SCA I) (TS w/ SCI eligibility)

RedTrace Technologies; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

RedTrace Technologies is seeking a Security Control Assessor I to perform comprehensive RMF-based security assessments at Peterson SFB, CO, covering SAP, SCI and collateral information systems. The role requires US citizenship and TS clearance with SCI eligibility.

You will work with ISO/IDO/PSO/DAO and prepare security documents for authorization. Responsibilities include evaluating packages, advising on safeguards, and coordinating with government stakeholders to ensure proper risk mitigation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4 years)
• Minimum of three years' experience in SAP, SCI or Collateral Information Systems security
• Must meet DoD 8570.01-M IA Technician III or IAM I within 6 months of hire
• Must regularly lift 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy
• Assess ISs using RMF in accordance with JSIG guidance
• Advise ISO/IDO/PSO/DAO on assessment and authorization issues
• Evaluate authorization packages and make recommendations to AO/DAO
• Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities and recommend safeguards
• Advise on impact levels for CIA for information systems
• Prepare SAR for Authorization boundary
• Initiate POA&M for identified weaknesses
• Evaluate security documents and provide recommendations for authorization
• Discuss authorization and submit package to AO/DAO
• Review changes to authorization boundaries and mission needs
• Concur with sanitization and clearing procedures per policy
• Assist Government compliance inspections and security incidents
• Ensure SDLC phases are addressed and followed
• Evaluate hardware/software security impact
• Evaluate continuous monitoring effectiveness
• Represent customer on inspection teams

Skills

RMF

ISSO/ISSM

Security assessment

Lift 50 lbs

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years equivalent

Tools

JSIG

RMF Tools

Job description

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: TS, WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY

• POSITION REQUIRES US CITIZENSHIP*** Position Title: Security Control Assessor (SCA) I Location: Peterson SFB, CO The anticipated salary range for this position is $150,000 - $165,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, contractual requirements, and other relevant business considerations. The final salary may fall outside the stated range

Position 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 customers' area of responsibility.

• 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

Qualifications

Required

• 5 - 7 years related experience
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience (4 years)
• 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
• 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
• Must be able to regularly lift 50lbs

Desired

• Prior experience in special program security work highly preferred, but willing to accept and train entry-level employee if otherwise qualified

Security Clearance

• TS, with SCI eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary for well qualified applicants
• 401(k) plan
• Annual performance bonus
• Certification and advanced degree attainment bonuses
• Student Loan / Tuition reimbursement
• Health Care Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Up to four weeks of paid vacation
• 11 Federal Holidays, and 3 Floating Holidays
• Team bonding events

RedTrace Technologies is an EOE employer