Security Control Assessor II

General Dynamics IT; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking a Senior Security Compliance Analyst (SCA) in Bedford, MA to conduct comprehensive assessments of security controls across collateral, SCI, and SAP activities. The role emphasizes RMF, JSIG methodologies, and collaboration with ISO/IDO/PSO/DAO/AO to ensure proper authorization and risk mitigation.

The candidate should have 7+ years of related experience, TS/SCI clearance, and willingness to sit for a CI polygraph.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes
• Top Secret/SCI clearance currently possessed or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policies with focus on SAP network infrastructure
• Assess ISs using RMF methodology per JSIG guidance
• Advise ISO/IDO/PSO/DAO/AO on assessment and authorization issues
• Evaluate authorization packages and make recommendations to AO/DAO
• Assess IS threats and vulnerabilities and determine additional safeguards
• Advise on impact levels for confidentiality, integrity, and availability
• Prepare SAR and POA&M for authorization boundaries
• Evaluate security documentation and provide recommendations for authorization
• Review sanitization procedures and assist government inspections
• Coordinate with government on security incidents and SDLC compliance
• Evaluate hardware/software security impact on authorization boundaries
• Evaluate continuous monitoring plans and incident response readiness
• Represent customer on inspection teams

Skills

Computer Security

Information Assurance

Information Security

Information Security Management

Information System Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Associate's degree in a related area + 2 years' experience

Equivalent experience (4 years)

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: None Experience: 7 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

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.

The likely salary range for this position is $142,792 - $181,010. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: 10-25%

T elecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA MA Bedford

Additional Work Locations:

• USA MA Avon
• USA MA Boston
• USA MA Braintree
• USA MA Burlington
• USA MA Cambridge
• USA MA Fort Devens
• USA MA Norwood
• USA MA Peabody
• USA MA Quincy
• USA MA Taunton
• USA MA Waltham
• USA MA Westwood

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 vis