Security Control Assessor (SCA) I

Amatriot Group, LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amatriot Group, LLC is seeking a Security Control Assessor for Special Access Programs (SAP) and SCI environments. The role requires evaluating security controls across systems, advising government stakeholders, and producing key documentation such as SARs and POA&Ms.

A TS/SCI clearance is required or able to be obtained. The incumbent will lead assessments under RMF/JSIG, coordinate with ISO, PSO, and AO/DAO, and ensure proper authorization packages are prepared and submitted for authorization

Qualifications

• 5-7 years related experience.
• 3+ years experience in SAP, SCI, or Collateral Information Systems security.
• Prior performance in the role of ISSO and ISSM or SCA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessment of management, operational and technical security controls.
• Assess severity of weaknesses and recommend corrective actions for vulnerabilities.
• Cover Collateral, SCI, and SAP activities within customer area of responsibility.
• Oversee development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy.
• Assess ISs using RMF per JSIG guidance.
• Advise ISO/IDO/PSO/DAO on assessment issues.
• Evaluate authorization packages and provide recommendations to AO/DAO.
• Advise on threats and allowable safeguards and determine impact levels for confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Prepare SAR and initiate POA&M for identified weaknesses.
• Provide written recommendations for security authorization to Government.
• Discuss authorization and submit security package to AO/DAO.
• Review changes to authorization boundaries and environment needs.

Skills

RMF knowledge

JSIG

ISSO/ISSM/SCA

Security assessment

POA&M

IS security policy

Job description

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI (Must be able to obtain a CI Poly)
Job Type: Full-Time

Target Salary Range: $159,000 - $160,000

*This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview:

Special Access Program (SAP)

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 sanitization 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

Qualifications:

Experience:

• MANDATORY: 5-7 years related experience
• 3+ years experience in SAP, SCI, or Collateral Information Systems (S) security and implementation of regulations identified in the description of duties
• Prior performance in the role of ISSO and ISSM or SCA