Senior Security Control Assessor - RMF & Cloud Security

Booz Allen Hamilton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Security Control Assessor to evaluate security controls, assess RMF compliance, and deliver authoritative recommendations across complex environments for a U.S. government client.

The role focuses on conducting comprehensive assessments, documenting results, and guiding stakeholders through authorization decisions, with emphasis on security engineering, cloud postures, and risk analysis.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience applying NIST SP 800-53 in security control assessments.
• Knowledge of technology security controls and the network accreditation process; TS/SCI with poly.
• HS diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas.
• Leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.

Skills

NIST SP 800-53

Security controls

Security assessments

Interviews

Documentation review

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Xacta

Nessus

Rapid7

Nipper

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Security Control Assessor to evaluate security controls, assess RMF compliance, and deliver authoritative recommendations across complex environments for a U.S. government client.

The role focuses on conducting comprehensive assessments, documenting results, and guiding stakeholders through authorization decisions, with emphasis on security engineering, cloud postures, and risk analysis.