Senior Security Control Assessor

ResumeXrays LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification incentive program

PTO

401k matched

Health insurance

Job summary

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor to support the DoED FSA CPSS program in Washington, DC. This remote-position role requires leadership in assessing security controls, preparing reports, and coordinating with the AO and CISO.

You will drive policy-driven assurance activities, vulnerability management, and control testing aligned with NIST and DHS standards. The ideal candidate has ten or more years in security controls, CISSP or equivalent, and federal contract

Qualifications

• Experience in information assurance and security controls.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance practices.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Establish and satisfy information assurance and security requirements based on policy, regulatory, and resource demands.
• Conduct comprehensive assessment of controls to determine effectiveness and proper operation.
• Lead system assessments with stakeholders and provide SAP, SAR, security recommendations, and system certifications.
• Prepare security, privacy, and supply chain assessment reports with findings and remediation actions.
• Develop and execute a SCT plan with vulnerability scans and DHS RVA-aligned testing; deliver final reports and briefs.

Skills

Security controls assessment

Security audits

NIST RMF familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

CISSP or equivalent certification

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 todeterminethe effectiveness of the controls, i.e., the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly,operatingas 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, securityrecommendationsand system certifications.
• Prepare security, privacy, and supply chain assessment reportscontainingthe 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 mostrecentversions of NIST SP 800-53 control tests and anyadditional tests requiredfor 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 andmaintainan 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 thatappropriate vulnerabilityand penetration tests are scheduled, conducted, analyzed, and presented to the system owneradinformation systems security officer (ISSO).
• Meet with the system ISSO(s) [as needed], systems contractors and the POAM Team, to develop mitigation strategies andidentifyacceptable 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 ensuringappropriate contentis 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 tooperate(ATO) requests.
• Create andsubmitto 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 riskrating,based on the risk profiles of all systems in the OSA program,identifytrends, andprovidesrecommendations for improving security across the enterprise. This reportshallprovide sufficient granularity.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least ten (10)yearsrelated experience.
• Senior industry professional such as CISSP or equivalentrequired.
• 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 documentationiscompliancewith 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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