Security Control Assessor with Security Clearance

Amyx, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(k) with matching contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account (HSA)

PTO and Holidays

Job summary

Amyx, Inc. is seeking a Security Control Assessor-Intermediate to support the Cybersecurity Division/NGA Defender in the St. Louis, MO area. You will conduct independent assessments of security controls and plan authorization reviews for the initial installation of systems and networks.

Responsibilities include verifying implementations, developing risk management plans, supporting risk governance, and ensuring remediation actions. A TS/SCI clearance and relevant 8140 certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a relevant field (CS, Cyber Security, IT, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related).

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development for initial installation of systems and networks.
• Review authorization and assurance documents to confirm risk levels for each software application, system, and network.
• Verify that security postures are implemented as stated and document deviations with recommended actions.
• Develop security compliance processes and audits for external services (e.g., cloud providers, data centers).
• Establish acceptable limits for software application, network, or system and manage Accreditation Packages.
• Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop risk mitigation plans.
• Conduct risk analysis (threat, vulnerability, probability) for major changes to applications or systems.
• Provide input to Risk Management Framework activities and related documentation.
• Verify and update security documentation reflecting design features.
• Participate in Risk Governance to provide risks and mitigations.
• Ensure action plans or remediation plans are in place for identified vulnerabilities.
• Support compliance activities and ensure security configurations are followed.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor degree or higher in CS/Cyber Security/IT or related field

Job description

Overview Amyx is seeking to hire a Security Control Assessor-Intermediate to support our Cybersecurity Division/NGA Defender in the NCW St Louis, MO area. Conducts independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (as defined in NIST 800-37). Responsibilities * Plan and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development for initial installation of systems and networks. Review authorization and assurance documents to confirm that the level of risk is within acceptable limits for each software application, system, and network.

• Verify that application software/network/system security postures are implemented as stated, document deviations, and recommend required actions to correct those deviations.
• Develop security compliance processes and/or audits for external services (e.g., cloud service providers, data centers). * Establish acceptable limits for the software application, network, or system. Manage Accreditation Packages (e.g., ISO/IEC 15026-2). * Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan. * Perform security reviews and identify security gaps in security architecture resulting in recommendations for inclusion in the risk mitigation strategy. * Perform risk analysis (e.g., threat, vulnerability, and probability of occurrence) whenever an application or system undergoes a major change. * Provide input to the Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation (e.g., system life-cycle support plans, concept of operations, operational procedures, and maintenance training materials). * Verify and update security documentation reflecting the application/system security design features.
• Participate in Risk Governance process to provide security risks, mitigations, and input on other technical risk.
• Ensure that plans of actions and milestones or remediation plans are in place for vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, inspections, etc. * Assure successful implementation and functionality of security requirements and appropriate information technology (IT) policies and procedures that are consistent with the organization's mission and goals.
• Define and document how the implementation of a new system or new interfaces between systems impacts the security posture of the current environment. * Ensure that security design and cybersecurity development activities are properly documented (providing a functional description of security implementation) and updated as necessary. * Support necessary compliance activities (e.g., ensure that system security configuration guidelines are followed, compliance monitoring occurs). * Ensure that all acquisitions, procurements, and outsourcing efforts address information security requirements consistent with organization goals.
• Assess the effectiveness of security controls.
• Assess all the configuration management (change configuration/release management) processes.
• Must have the ability to communicate accurate information Qualifications * Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited college or university (Recommend an accredited Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering degree; or a degree in a Mathematics or Engineering field.)
• Clearance: TS/SCI
• 8140 Certification: CAP or CASP+ or Cloud+ or CYSA+ or PenTest+
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Roth
• Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• PTO
• 11 Holidays
• Professional Development Reimbursement

Amyx is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Amyx is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

• Physical Demands Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.