Senior Security Control Assessor

SkyePoint Decisions; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification incentives

PTO

Health insurance

401k matching

Job summary

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Senior Security Controls Assessor to support the Department of Education’s CPSS program. This role is remote and will work with DoED personnel across the U.S. to assess controls, generate reports, and drive risk mitigation strategies.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of relevant experience, a CISSP, strong communications, and familiarity with NIST, RMF, FISMA, and FedRAMP. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a high-risk public trust clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• CISSP or equivalent security credential required.
• 10+ years related experience.
• 5+ years as a Security Controls Assessor or similar.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with security audits and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and satisfy information assurance and security requirements based on policy, regulatory, and resource demands.
• Assess implemented controls for effectiveness and proper operation.
• Lead assessments and provide SAP, SAR, security recommendations and system certifications.
• Prepare security, privacy, and supply chain assessment reports.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

CISSP

Security controls

Security audits

IT change requests

FedRAMP

RMF

FISMA

NIST

U.S. Citizenship

Public trust clearance

Communications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with operations across the U.S. We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients. Our focus is on enabling our clients to deliver their mission most efficiently and effectively – anytime, anywhere, securely. We combine technical expertise, mission awareness, and an empowered workforce to produce meaningful results.

This is a contingent position based upon contract win.

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor join our team supporting the Department of Education’s (DoED) Federal Student Aid (FSA) Cybersecurity and Privacy Support Services (CPSS) in Washington, DC

This is a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Establish and satisfy information assurance and security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands.
• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of implemented controls and control enhancements to determine the 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 and privacy requirements for the system and the organization.
• Schedule and lead System Assessments out-briefs with different stakeholders and provide SAP, SAR, security recommendations and system certifications.
• Prepare security, privacy, and supply chain assessment reports containing the results and findings from the assessment.
• Provide an assessment of the severity of the deficiencies discovered in the system, environment of operation, and common controls and recommend corrective actions to address the identified vulnerabilities.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive Security Controls Test (SCT) plan that details all assessment activities, including required vulnerability scans and penetration testing aligned with DHS RVA standards, guidelines, and templates. The plan should define coordination requirements, scope of controls, and any special interest items to be assessed.

Deliverables include:

• Final Analysis Report and Executive Briefing for the CISO
• Support for Authorizing Official (AO) briefing
• Summary of Findings and Detailed Findings Report
• POA&M Injection Template for remediation tracking

Create or update a 3-year OSA test plan for each system that includes the most recent versions of NIST SP 800-53 control tests and any additional tests required for OSA. A subset of the controls will be tested or assessed each quarter so that all controls will be tested or assessed at least once during a three-year period.

Complete and maintain an OSA master project schedule by using NIST assessment methods and approved OSA procedures.

Create or update program management documentation that include rules of engagement, schedules, annual document reviews, process for POA&M and accepted risk reviews.

Ensure that appropriate vulnerability and penetration tests are scheduled, conducted, analyzed, and presented to the system owner ad information systems security officer (ISSO).

Meet with the system ISSO(s) [as needed], systems contractors and the POAM Team, to develop mitigation strategies and identify acceptable evidence criteria to close deficiencies. For all security deficiencies found during a test cycle, per system populate an FSA’s vulnerability tracking tool injection template ensuring appropriate content is included in all required fields.

Review and provide advice based on analysis for Third Party Website and Applications (TPWA).

Review and analyze all system artifacts for accuracy, completeness, in support of an authorization to operate (ATO) requests.

Create and submit to the CISO, a monthly OSA report that itemizes and describes the OSA scheduled assessment activities (controls, scans, etc.); Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs), scorecards, audits, CM, other tests completed during the past month, and any residual risks added.

Provide a risk rating, based on the risk profiles of all systems in the OSA program, identify trends, and provides recommendations for improving security across the enterprise. This report shall provide sufficient granularity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least ten (10) years related experience.
• Senior industry professional such as CISSP or equivalent required.
• At least five (5) years of experience as a Security Controls Assessor or similar audit findings response role.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with security audits and compliance.
• Experience with IT Review Board change requests.
• Good familiarity with and understanding of all relevant government and agency policies and procedures to ensure system documentation is compliance with relevant guidelines, e.g., FedRAMP, RMF, FISMA, FIPS-II, NIST, etc.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain a High Risk Public Trust Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Compensation

Salary Range: TBD

The SkyePoint Decisions salary range for this position is a general guideline only. It represents an estimated range for this position and is just one piece of our total compensation package.

Salary at SkyePoint is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work schedule, the candidate’s combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, market data and business considerations.

In addition to a competitive salary, SkyePoint offers benefits including a certification incentive program, PTO, floating federal holiday options, several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, Vision, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, and 401k matched.

What We Can Offer You

At SkyePoint, we go B.I.G. (beginning in GRATITUDE) by recognizing all we have and giving back to our employees, families, and communities. It instills a positive mindset that permeates all we do. By beginning in gratitude, SkyePoint can continue to spread living in gratitude each day.

Great Benefits

Several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, floating federal holiday options, and 401k matched

Certificate Incentive Program

To promote professional development, we recognize and reward employees who obtain new certifications aligned with business needs.

Flexible Work Environment

SkyePoint Decisions is an established ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified small business and appraised at CMMI Level 3 for Services and Development. We possess a common vision of excellence and foster a collaborative team culture built upon individual performance and accountability. We invest in our people and systems to create value for our clients. It is the SkyePoint Way. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with exceptional people and give back to the communities we serve. Our employees value the flexibility at SkyePoint that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

SkyePoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer.

U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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