Security Controls Assessor (SCA)

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Security Control Assessor (SCA) to join the NGAD team at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.

The role involves comprehensive assessment of management, operational, and technical security controls across Collateral, SCI, and SAP environments to ensure effective security and compliance with RMF/JSIG guidelines. The SCA will advise the ISO/IDO/PSO/DAO on assessment issues, review authorization packages, and develop SAR and POA&Ms.

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience required; 9 years' highly desired.
• Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO.
• 1 year SAP Experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in SAP, SCI or Collateral Information Systems Security.
• Prior performance in the role of ISSO and ISSM.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4 years).

Responsibilities

• Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy; special emphasis on SAP network infrastructure.
• Perform assessment of ISs based on RMF in accordance with JSIG.
• Advise ISO, IDO, PSO, and DAO/AO on assessment issues.
• Evaluate Authorization packages and recommend to AO/DAO.
• Evaluate IS threats and vulnerabilities to determine additional safeguards.
• Advise Government on impact levels for C,I,A.
• Prepare SAR for Authorization boundary and document results.
• Initiate POA&M with weaknesses for each boundary assessed.
• Provide written recommendations for security authorization to Government.
• Discuss authorization and submit package to AO/DAO.
• Assess changes to Authorization boundaries environment.
• Review sanitization procedures per government guidance.
• Assist Government with security incidents and ensure corrective measures.
• Ensure SDLC phases are followed and security is integrated.
• Evaluate hardware/software security impact on boundaries.
• Evaluate effectiveness of Continuous Monitoring Plans.

Skills

RMF methodology

Policy oversight

Security assessment

Risk assessment

SAP experience

ISSO/ISSM

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (4 years)

Tools

JSIG

Job description

MTSI is seeking a Security Control Assessor (SCA) to join the NGAD team at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

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.

Security Control Assessor (SCA) Role & 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 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 organizations 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

Required Experience:

• 7 years related experience required; 9 years' highly desired.
• Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO
• 1 year SAP Experience required (Clearly place number of SAP experience years at the beginning of the resume)
• 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
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4 years)

Required Security Clearance:

• Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Prior experience for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Required Certifications:

Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoDM 8140.03 work role 622 (Security Control Accessor) requirements.

Please Note:

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position, due to contract requirements.

Interesting Work:

Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

Values:

Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.

100% Employee Owned:

We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.

Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:

• 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

Track Record of Success:

We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com

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.