Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR)

KBR Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and flexible schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR) to join our team. The SCAR will assess security controls, develop remediation plans, and support A&A packages to ensure DoD compliance and risk reduction across TRMC and RDT&E environments.

Ideal candidates bring RMF experience, DoD cybersecurity knowledge, and strong collaboration with the TRMC Cybersecurity Team Lead to implement audit processes and risk-based improvements.

Qualifications

• SME with proven RMF experience and DoD security controls assessment.
• Experience with cybersecurity in the RDT&E community.
• Experience conducting RMF security risk assessments for approvals.
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanners and identifying vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth assessments of management, operations, and technical security controls.
• Analyze info and prepare reports detailing vulnerability levels and data risk.
• Develop plans to address vulnerabilities and monitor security of networks.
• Develop and implement independent audit processes for software/networks/systems.
• Review POAMs, SARs, SAPs and support audits to ensure compliance.
• Provide RMF guidance to system engineers and program managers on risk.

Skills

RMF expertise

DoD Security Controls

Vulnerability assessment

Risk management

Cloud security concepts

Project management

Communication skills

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/CS/IT or related field

Job description

Title

Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR)

Title

Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR)

KBR is seeking a Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR) to join our team.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense

The selected applicant will provide cybersecurity support to systems and applications for the Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) and the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Community. The security controls assessor (SCA) will be responsible for evaluating the security controls within our networks/systems to identify vulnerabilities and recommend actions to correct problems, working with the TRMC Cybersecurity team.

Applicant Duties

• Conduct in-depth assessments of the management, operations, and technical security controls.
• Analyze information and prepare reports describing the vulnerability level of the network/system with specific detail as to what compromises data systems.
• Develop a plan to address vulnerabilities and continue to monitor the security of network systems.
• Alongside the TRMC Cybersecurity Team Lead develop and implement cybersecurity independent audit processes for application software/networks/systems and oversee ongoing independent audits to ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with organizational and mandatory cybersecurity requirements and accurately followed by Systems Administrators and other cybersecurity staff when performing their day-to-day activities.
• Develop security compliance processes and/or audits for external services (e.g., cloud service providers, data centers).
• Verify that application software/network/system security postures are implemented as stated, document deviations, and recommend required actions to correct those deviations.
• Perform validation steps, comparing actual results with expected results and analyze the differences to identify impact and risks.
• Apply confidentiality, integrity, and availability principles.
• Draft statements of preliminary or residual security risks for system operation
• Maintain information systems assurance and accreditation materials.
• Responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing cybersecurity capabilities and services, providing leadership, team coordination, and subject matter expertise in Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages and leveraging the A&A process steps as a means for system authorization.
• Review and analyze Plans of Actions and Milestones (POAMs), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), Security Assessment Plans (SAP).
• Conduct required vulnerability analysis to support mitigation and residual risk determination.
• Provide Risk Management Framework guidance and assistance to system engineers and program managers on assessment and risk-related matters and make risk recommendations.
• Review security requirements, products, configurations, and cybersecurity architectures for compliance with DoD policies.
• Support a general working knowledge of applicable assessment methods, such as Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and automated vulnerability scans and analyze technical test data.
• Participate in technical interchanges, security impact assessments and security assessment meetings with PMs, Cyber Team Lead, ISSOs/lSSMs and the AO

Basic Qualifications

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) with proven experience regarding the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and assessing DoD Security Controls.
• Experience with Cybersecurity in the RDT&E Community
• Proven experience conducting security risk assessments for RMF authorizations
• Familiarity with Vulnerability scanning tools and ability to recognize vulnerabilities in information systems and networks.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation).
• Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or relevant field along with work experience in data security.
• Strong project management, teamwork, and communication skills in addition to intermediate technical knowledge
• Ability to adapt to process changes, systems changes, in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interface with senior leadership.
• Ability to support high visibility or high priority projects.
• Advanced Certification (IAM III) per DOD MANUAL 8140.03
• Travel 25% of time
• Top Secret / SSBI clearance required.

Basic Compensation: $130,000 - $170,000 (For Maryland, Virginia, DC and California Only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.