Security Control Assessor / ISSE Support- Federal Health

RockITdata; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

rockITdata is seeking a Security Control Assessor / ISSE Support to back a major federal health modernization initiative. You will evaluate security controls, document findings, and assist with compliance across the system development lifecycle, working with ISSOs, engineers, and government stakeholders.

The role emphasizes experience with security assessments, federal cybersecurity requirements, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of cybersecurity experience.
• Experience supporting security assessments and compliance reviews in enterprise IT.
• Familiarity with Federal cybersecurity requirements and security control assessment processes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support security control assessment activities throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Evaluate technical, operational, and management security controls for compliance with established security requirements.
• Assist with the preparation and review of security assessment documentation.
• Document assessment findings and support remediation tracking activities.
• Support continuous monitoring efforts by reviewing evidence and validating implementation of corrective actions.
• Collaborate with ISSOs, engineering teams, and Government stakeholders to resolve assessment findings.
• Assist with security reviews supporting system authorization and ongoing compliance activities.
• Maintain assessment records, supporting documentation, and security artifacts.
• Participate in security meetings, technical reviews, and compliance discussions.
• Support continuous improvement of cybersecurity assessment processes and documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Security Control Assessor / ISSE Support- Federal Health

Driven by Innovation and built on Trust, rockITdata is a unique SDVOSB services company that partners with leading commercial healthcare/life sciences organizations on cutting edge innovations - think AI, automation and data transformation. We then bring those commercially tested solutions to government entities to deliver predictable, measurable impact for the American taxpayer and consumer.

Join rockITdata as a Security Control Assessor / ISSE Support supporting one of the nation's largest federal healthcare modernization initiatives. In this role, you'll support cybersecurity assessment and authorization activities by evaluating security controls, documenting assessment results, and assisting with compliance efforts throughout the system development lifecycle. Working closely with Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), engineers, project teams, and Government stakeholders, you'll help ensure enterprise healthcare systems meet Federal security requirements while supporting secure technology modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support security control assessment activities throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Evaluate technical, operational, and management security controls for compliance with established security requirements.
• Assist with the preparation and review of security assessment documentation.
• Document assessment findings and support remediation tracking activities.
• Support continuous monitoring efforts by reviewing evidence and validating implementation of corrective actions.
• Collaborate with ISSOs, engineering teams, and Government stakeholders to resolve assessment findings.
• Assist with security reviews supporting system authorization and ongoing compliance activities.
• Maintain assessment records, supporting documentation, and security artifacts.
• Participate in security meetings, technical reviews, and compliance discussions.
• Support continuous improvement of cybersecurity assessment processes and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of relevant experience supporting cybersecurity, information assurance, system security engineering, or security assessment activities.
• Experience supporting security assessments, compliance reviews, or security engineering within enterprise IT environments.
• Familiarity with Federal cybersecurity requirements and security control assessment processes.
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting VA, VHA, DHA, or other Federal healthcare organizations, health IT, telehealth, and Federal program management is preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance; Level 3 Public Trust if assigned to GovCloud, GAL, or VA OIT.

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Here at rockITdata, we are committed to following our 10 Guiding Principles. Our Guiding Principles define our culture. They’re who we are, how we work, and what inspires us to be the best. We empower our people to be themselves and encourage an entrepreneurial way of thinking. In our challenging, fast-paced environment, no day is the same.

Know the Why.

Value People Above All Else.

Transparency to a Fault.

Progress, Not Perfection.

Be Good by Doing Good.

Smart People Can Disagree.

Bend but Don’t Break.

Represent Your Brand.

Think Differently.

Be Amazing, Be Fearless, Smile, Have Fun!

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