Security Control Assessor (SCA) I

General Dynamics - IT; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health & wellness

Internal mobility

Education & certifications

Cutting-edge technology

Extra vacation

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT seeks an experienced Security Assessment professional to oversee RMF/JSIG-based IS security programs, including SAP/SCI aspects.

You will advise key stakeholders on assessment issues, review authorization packages, and coordinate corrective actions. Must support SDLC security, incident handling, and government inspections in a TS/SCI environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline is required; experience with RMF/JSIG preferred.
• Experience implementing RMF and assessment processes across SAP/SCI environments is essential.
• Experience as ISSO/ISSM or equivalent in government settings is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy, including integration of SAP network infrastructure.
• Assess ISs using RMF methodology per JSIG guidance and prepare SAR/POA&M.
• Advise ISO/IDO/PSO/DAO/AO on assessment and authorization issues; evaluate packages for AO/DAO authorization.
• Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities and determine need for additional safeguards; discuss authorization recommendations with Government.
• Ensure SDLC security controls are addressed and align with government guidance and inspections.
• Represent customer on inspection teams and support security incident responses.

Skills

RMF methodology

JSIG

Security assessment

Authorization process

Cybersecurity incident support

SDLC oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

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

Equivalent experience (4 years)

IAT Level 3 certification or IAM Level 1

Tools

SAR

Job description

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.

• 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.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to regularly lift 50lbs

Experience:

• 5+ years related experience.

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in SAP, SCI or Collateral Information Systems (IS) Security and the implementation of regulations identified in the description of duties.

• Prior performance in the role of ISSO and ISSM.

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:

• IAT Level 3 (CISSP, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, etc.) or IAM Level 1 - within 6 month of hire

Security Clearance:

• TS/SCI

• Must be willing to submit to a CI polygraph.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

• Rest and recharge with extra paid vacation and holidays

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