Security Control Assessor (SCA) I

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; West (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

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Professional growth opportunities with

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Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Security Control Assessor I to conduct comprehensive assessments of management, operational and technical security controls within or inherited by an IS, ensuring controls meet security requirements and function as intended.

The role covers RMF-based evaluations under JSIG guidance, advising ISOs and PSOs, preparing SARs, and coordinating with AO/DAO for authorization, with strict requirements for TS/SCI clearance and additional CI

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience.
• Minimum of three years in SAP, SCI or Collateral IS Security.
• Prior performance as ISSO and ISSM.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• IAT Level 3 cert or IAM Level 1 within 6 months of hire.
• TS/SCI active clearance with CI polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, implementation and evaluation of IS security policy.
• Assess ISs using RMF per JSIG guidance.
• Advise ISO, IDO, PSO and AO/DAO on assessment issues.
• Evaluate authorization packages and recommend to AO/DAO.
• Identify threats, determine safeguards and advise on impact levels.
• Prepare SAR for Authorization boundary and document results.
• Initiate POA&M for each identified weakness.
• Review and concur on sanitization procedures according to policy.
• Assist government compliance inspections and security incidents.

Skills

SCA and security control assessment

RMF/JSIG knowledge

IS security coordination

Cleared (TS/SCI) experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Associate’s degree + 2 years experience

Equivalent experience (4 years)

Job description

The Security Control Assessor (SCA) I 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 active clearance
• 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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