Senior Security Control Assessor — RMF & Zero Trust Expert

System High Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

System High Corporation is seeking a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert to provide expert-level cybersecurity analysis and assessment services. This position acts as a senior technical advisor specializing in integrating security throughout the system lifecycle, translating risks into actionable mission-impact statements.

The ideal candidate will have at least twelve years of experience in IT and cybersecurity engineering, hold necessary certifications, and possess a current Top-Secret clearance. This role requires some travel and offers a chance to guide the implementation of advanced security architectures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve years of demonstrated experience in IT, cybersecurity engineering, and/or Assessment & Authorization.
• Proven hands-on experience with systems integration, enterprise networks, cloud computing systems, or Platform IT architectures.
• Active Top-Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI and SAP access.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic cybersecurity guidance and participates in technical reviews.
• Conducts deep technical validation of security controls by reviewing vulnerability scans.
• Guides the adoption of DoD Zero Trust principles and evaluates Cross Domain Solutions.

Skills

IT cybersecurity engineering

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Systems integration

Cloud computing systems

Security Control Assessor

Education

DoD 8140.01 compliant certification at IAT Level III or IAM Level III

Job description

System High Corporation is seeking a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert to provide expert-level cybersecurity analysis and assessment services. This position acts as a senior technical advisor specializing in integrating security throughout the system lifecycle, translating risks into actionable mission-impact statements.

The ideal candidate will have at least twelve years of experience in IT and cybersecurity engineering, hold necessary certifications, and possess a current Top-Secret clearance. This role requires some travel and offers a chance to guide the implementation of advanced security architectures.