Senior DoD Security Controls Lead | RMF & Assessments

Serco; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor to support a DoD customer for the F-35 JPO mission. You will evaluate security controls, document risks, and support secure mission operations while coordinating across government and contractor partners.

roles require TS/SCI clearance, 10+ years in cybersecurity/DoD functions, and on-site work in Arlington, VA. A Master's degree (or Bachelor's with extended experience) is preferred.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Master's degree with 10+ years of related experience, or Bachelor's with 14+ years.
• Minimum 10 years in cybersecurity, RMF, or DoD security functions.
• Senior-level experience in security control assessments, cybersecurity, or DoD security functions.
• Arlington, VA on-site; Monday–Friday in office.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level support for security control assessments, control validation, documentation review, and reporting.
• Review assessment of evidence, security plans, findings, corrective action documentation, and related compliance materials.
• Coordinate with government and contractor stakeholders to support assessment schedules, data calls, issue resolution, and action tracking.
• Maintain assessment trackers, matrices, records, and leadership reporting products.
• Support meetings, technical discussions, briefings, and customer updates related to security controls and assessment status.
• Identify risks, documentation gaps, and process improvements to strengthen assessment quality and mission assurance.

Skills

Security assessment

RMF knowledge

DoD cybersecurity

Stakeholder coordination

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DoD RMF tools

Job description

Serco is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor to support a DoD customer for the F-35 JPO mission. You will evaluate security controls, document risks, and support secure mission operations while coordinating across government and contractor partners.

roles require TS/SCI clearance, 10+ years in cybersecurity/DoD functions, and on-site work in Arlington, VA. A Master's degree (or Bachelor's with extended experience) is preferred.