Security Control Assessor II (SCA II)

Targeted Solutions, LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible holidays

401K with 4% matching

Tax-free healthcare cost reimbursement

Job summary

Targeted Solutions, LLC is seeking a Security Control Accessor II to perform comprehensive assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls within information systems. The role ensures controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and meeting security requirements.

Responsibilities include RMF-based assessments, JSIG guidance, advising key stakeholders, and documenting results in SARs and POA&Ms while supporting security incidents and SDLC compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 7-9 years related experience in SAP/SCI or collateral information systems security.
• Experience in ISSO/ISSM or SCA roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy.
• Assess ISs using RMF and JSIG guidelines.
• Advise ISO/IDO/PSO/DAO/AO on assessment and authorization issues.
• Evaluate authorization packages and provide AO/DAO recommendations.
• Prepare Security Assessment Reports (SAR) and POA&M for authorized boundaries.
• Support security incident response and SDLC compliance.

Skills

RMF methodology

JSIG guidelines

Security assessment

Policy oversight

Vulnerability assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Security Control Accessor II

REQ-26-J-0055

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 sanitizationsand 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.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4 years)

CLEARANCE:

Top-Secret w/SCI Eligibility

MANDATORY:

7-9 years related experience; 4+ years' experience in SAP, SCI, or Collateral Information Systems (S) security and implantationof regulations identified in the description of duties; Prior performance in the role of ISSO and ISSM or SCA;

TRAINING:

IAM Level II (in lieu of IAT Level III)

BENEFITS:

We offer a competitive compensation package including a generous PTO and Flexible holiday package, tax-free healthcare cost reimbursement, and an immediate vesting 401K with 4% matching.