Security Controls Assessor

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days PTO/year

Flexible schedules

6% 401k match

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Security Control Assessor (SCA) to support a DoD program with the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Acquisition, Technology and Logistics.

The candidate will oversee IS security policy, assess systems under RMF/JSIG, and advise senior officials on authorization issues. Qualifications include 10 years of related experience (9+ preferred), prior ISSO/ISSM roles, and SAP/SCI security experience.

Qualifications

• 10 years related experience required; 9 years' highly desired.
• Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in SAP, SCI or Collateral IS Security and the implementation of regulations identified in the description of duties.
• Prior performance in the role of ISSO and ISSM.

Responsibilities

• 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 RMF methodology in accordance with JSIG.
• Advise ISO, IDO, PSO, and DAO/AO on assessment and authorization issues.
• Evaluate authorization packages and make recommendations to the AO/DAO for authorization.
• Evaluate IS threats and vulnerabilities to determine whether additional safeguards are required.
• Advise the Government on impact levels for confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Ensure security assessments are completed and SAR prepared for the authorization boundary.
• Initiate POA&Ms for each authorization boundary assessed, based on SAR findings.
• Evaluate security assessment documentation and provide written recommendations for security authorization.
• Assess proposed changes to authorization boundaries operating environment and mission needs.
• Review and concur with sanitization/clearing procedures.
• Assist Government compliance inspections.
• Assist Government with cybersecurity incidents and corrective measures.
• Evaluate hardware/software for security impact on boundaries.
• Evaluate effectiveness and implementation of Continuous Monitoring Plans.

Skills

Security assessment

ISSO/ISSM

System administration

Network administration

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

SAP

SCI

Collateral IS security

Job description

Security Control Assessor (SCA)

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Security Control Assessor (SCA) to support an MTSI contract with the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Acquisition, Technology and Logistics.

Responsibilities

• 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 recommendations 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&Ms) with identified weaknesses for each authorization boundary assessed, based on findings and recommendations from the SAR.
• Evaluate security assessment documentation and provide written recommendations for security authorization to the Government.
• 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.
• Evaluate hardware and software to determine security impact that it might have on authorization boundaries.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of Continuous Monitoring Plans.

Qualifications

• 10 years related experience required; 9 years' highly desired.
• Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO
• Minimum of 2 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 Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field

Clearance Requirements

• Current/active Top Secret/SCI; Current or recent DoD SAP access
• Subject to a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph

Benefits

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.