Security Control Assessor II

GRS, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GRS, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Security Controls Assessor (SCA) to conduct comprehensive assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls for sensitive information systems.

The role covers collateral, SCI, and SAP activities within the customer’s scope. Key duties include RMF/JAFAN-based IS assessments, advising on authorization issues, reviewing assessment plans, and producing Security Assessment Reports with corrective action plans.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with current security policy manuals and guidelines.
• Ability to interact with multiple DoD, military, civilian personnel and partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Willingness to travel within AOR; extensive travel possible.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy, focusing on SAP integration.
• Assess ISs based on RMF or JAFAN 6/3 processes.
• Advise Government on assessment, authorization, methodologies, and processes.
• Evaluate authorization packages and provide recommendations to AO/DAO.
• Assess threats and vulnerabilities and determine required safeguards.
• Advise on impact levels for confidentiality, integrity and availability.
• Review and approve IS Security Assessment Plan components (SSP, SCTM, SCAP).
• Ensure security assessments are completed for each IS and prepare SAR with findings.
• Initiate POA&Ms with weaknesses and suspense dates.
• Provide written recommendations for security authorization to Government.
• Develop authorization recommendations and submit security packages.
• Assess changes to ISs that could affect authorization.
• Ensure procedures for clearing, purging, declassifying, and releasing IS data.
• Assist Government in compliance inspections and security incidents.

Skills

Policy familiarity

DoD liaison

MS Office

Communication

Travel readiness

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Collateral IS

Job description

Job Description

Summary: 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.

• 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) or the JAFAN 6/3 process
• Advise the Government on any assessment and authorization issues
• Advise the Government on assessment methodologies and processes
• 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
• Review and approve the IS Security Assessment Plan, which is comprised of the SSP, the SCTM, and the Security Control Assessment Procedures
• Ensure security assessments are completed for each IS
• At the conclusion of each security assessment activity, prepare the final Security Assessment Report (SAR) containing the results and findings from the assessment
• Initiate a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) with identified weaknesses and suspense dates for each IS based on findings and recommendations from the SAR
• Evaluate security assessment documentation and provide written recommendations for security authorization to the Government
• Develop recommendation for authorization and submit the security authorization package to the Government
• Assess proposed changes to ISs, their environment of operation, and mission needs that could affect system authorization
• Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, purging, declassifying, and releasing IS memory, media, and output
• Assist Government in compliance inspections
• Assist the Government with security incidents that relate to cybersecurity and ensure that the proper and corrective measures have been taken
• Assess changes within the IS boundary that could affect the authorization of the boundary
• Ensure that IS requirements are addressed during all phases of the system life cycle

Requirement

• Ten (10) to Twelve (12) years related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related area or equivalent experience (Four (4) years)
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in SAP and Collateral Information Systems (IS) Security and the implementation of regulations identified in the description of duties.
• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 3 or Information Assurance Manager Level 3 within 6 months of the date of hire

Security Requirements

• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Programs
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence Polygraph

Skills

• Must be familiar with current security policy/manuals
• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel within the organizational geographic Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note - could be extensive, and will include both air and ground transportation)
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Physical Requirements

This position requires employees to be willing and able to: sit, bend, reach, stoop, squat, stand, and walk.

Communication

Excellent customer service via phone and face to face conversation, excellent written and oral command of English.

GRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GRS will continue to abide by obligations under VEVRRA and Section 503 physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics that are protected by law.