Security Control Assessor II

General Dynamics IT; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 130,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Senior IS Security professional to lead assessments of security controls (RMF/JSIG) for SAP/SCI environments. You will evaluate IS security programs, advise stakeholders, and prepare SARs for authorization boundaries.

Candidates must have 7+ years in information security, US citizenship, Top Secret/SCI clearance, and a related degree or equivalent experience. On-site role with travel and polygraph readiness.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes
• Clearance: TS/SCI currently
• Education: Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent experience
• Certifications: CASP CE, CompTIA, CCNP

Responsibilities

• Perform oversight of IS security program policy and RMF implementation.
• Assess ISs based on RMF and JSIG guidance.
• Advise the ISO/IDO/PSO/DAO on assessment issues and authorization.
• Evaluate Authorization packages and provide recommendations for authorization.
• Assess IS threats and vulnerabilities and propose safeguards.
• Prepare SAR and POA&M documents for authorization boundaries.
• Represent the customer on inspection teams and assist with security incidents.

Skills

Computer Security

Information Assurance

Information Security

Information Security Management

Information System Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience

Tools

CASP CE

CompTIA

CCNP

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

• Skills: Computer Security, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Security Management, Information System Security
• Certifications: CASP CE+ - CompTIA - CompTIA, CCNP - Cisco - Cisco
• Experience: 7 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job 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 sanitizations 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.

Experience:

• 7+ years related experience
• Prior performance in the role of ISSO and ISSM or SCA
• Minimum of four (4) years' experience in SAP, SCI or Collateral Information Systems (IS) Security and the implementation of regulations identified in the description of duties

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline OR Associate's degree in a related area + 2 years' experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications:

• Information Assurance Technician Level III or Information Assurance Manager Level II - within 6 months of the date of hire

Clearance Required to Start:

Required TS/SCI

Other Requirements:

• Must be willing to sit for a CI polygraph
• Must be able to regularly lift 50lbs

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Salary Range:

The likely salary range for this position is $129,965 - $175,835. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Work Schedule:

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: 10-25%
• T elecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location:

• USA NM Albuquerque
• Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute b