Senior Control Validation Security Specialist

Unity Technologies Corporation; Fort Belvoir, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityTec is seeking a Senior Control Validation Security Specialist to independently perform IT and cybersecurity audits across complex systems at Ft. Belvoir, VA, ensuring compliance with Federal and DoD standards.

You will assess risk, validate security controls, and provide technical guidance on network hardening and RMF methodologies for classified and unclassified environments. The role requires DoD 8570.01 IAM Level III, RMF experience, eMASS familiarity, and strong analytical skills; US

Qualifications

• DoD 8570.01 IAM level III certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with DOD 8500.2 or NIST SP 800-53.
• Solid RMF understanding and implementation experience.
• At least 2 years of eMASS experience.
• Strong network design and configuration skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access; MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• IT Audit Execution: end-to-end audits on complex systems to verify security controls.
• Security and Risk Assessment: conduct vulnerability and risk assessments.
• Cybersecurity Control Validation: validate protections on classified and unclassified systems.
• Technical Security Support: guidance on network security and system hardening.
• System Protection and Compliance: ensure alignment with DoD/Federal policies.

Skills

RMF knowledge

Security auditing

Network security

Risk assessment

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field

Tools

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Control Validation Security Specialist

• Computer/Software

We are seeking a Senior Control Validation Security Specialist to join our team. You will independently execute comprehensive IT and cybersecurity audits across complex systems, networks, and applications to ensure compliance with Federal and DoD standards. You will assess risk, validate security controls, and provide technical guidance to strengthen system security while balancing operational needs. This position will be onsite at Ft. Belvoir, VA.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• IT Audit Execution: Independently performs end‑to‑end IT audits on complex information systems, applications, and enclaves. Ensure that security controls are properly designed, implemented, and compliant with required standards.
• Security and Risk Assessment: Conducts vulnerability and risk assessments to determine appropriate security requirements. Evaluates system mitigations to verify they adequately address identified risks.
• Cybersecurity Control Validation: Executes security control validation on classified and unclassified systems, networks, and applications. Confirms the effectiveness of current cybersecurity measures through structured assessment methods.
• Technical Security Support: Provides expert guidance on network security, system hardening, and security control implementation. Delivers technical evaluations of customer systems and recommend targeted improvements.
• System Protection and Compliance Assurance: Performs all necessary procedures to safeguard information assets from unauthorized access or destruction. Ensure systems align with Federal, DoD, and DLA cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Possesses a certification meeting the DOD 8570.01 IAM level III
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience working with DOD1 8500.2 or NIST SP 800-53, and
• understand the principles of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience with eMASS
• Strong skills implementing and configuring networks and network components
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving security issues
• Proficiency in basic analytical software such as Microsoft Excel and Access,
• proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, to include Word, PowerPoint
• Understanding of RMF

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field of study

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must possess a DoD Secret clearance
• Must be able to obtain customer suitability

UnityTec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.