Security Control Assessor II

General Dynamics - IT; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor (SCA) to conduct comprehensive assessments of IS security controls, including SAP, SCI, and collateral environments, within the customer’s area of responsibility. The role requires strong RMF/Government regulatory experience and collaboration with ISO, PSO, and AO/DAO to drive authorization and remediation actions.

The candidate will oversee policy development, risk assessments and POA&M creation, ensuring accurate SARs and

Qualifications

• 7+ years related experience in IS security roles.
• Prior performance as ISSO/ISSM or SCA is required.
• Minimum four years in SAP, SCI or Collateral IS security.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy, including SAP network integration.
• Assess ISs using RMF per JSIG guidance.
• Advise ISO, IDO, PSO, and AO/DAO on assessment issues.
• Evaluate authorization packages and recommend authorization.
• Determine threats and vulnerabilities and recommend safeguards.
• Advise on impact levels for C/I/A.
• Prepare SAR for Authorization boundary.
• Initiate POA&M for weaknesses.
• Provide written recommendations for security authorization.
• Discuss authorization and submit package to AO/DAO.
• Review changes to authorization boundaries and environment.
• Concur with sanitizations per gov policy.
• Assist government compliance inspections and security incidents.
• Ensure SDLC phases addressed.
• Evaluate hardware/software security impact.
• Evaluate effectiveness of Continuous Monitoring plans.
• Represent the customer on inspection teams.

Skills

ISSO/ISSM

Security assessment

RMF methodology

JSIG

Cybersecurity policy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Assoc degree + 2 yrs

Equivalent experience

Job description

Location: Bedford, MA

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.

Clearance Required to Start:

• Required TS/SCI.
• Must be willing to sit for a CI polygraph.

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