Senior Security Control Assessor (SCA)

Cyber Defense Technologies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Cyber Defense Technologies in Chantilly, VA seeks a Senior Security Control Assessor to provide information security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) support onsite for a government client.

The role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Poly and extensive experience in A&A processes, risk management, and coordinating activities with industry and Government information systems. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience performing information systems assessment and authorization (A&A) as defined in ICDs and guidance.
• Experience implementing security directives for IA/IT/IM environments.
• Ability to coordinate A&A activities across industry and Government information systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide information security A&A support onsite for a government client in Chantilly, VA.
• Coordinate risk management and A&A activities with both industry and Government information systems.

Skills

A&A processes

Risk management

Coordination with industry and govt

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 10 years

Associates/HS + 15 years

Job description

CDT is looking to add a Senior Security Control Assessor to provide information security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) support and ensure implementation of appropriately applied proper IS security resources onsite for a government customer in Chantilly, VA.

Overview: CDT is looking to add a Senior Security Control Assessor to provide information security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) support and ensure implementation of appropriately applied proper IS security resources onsite for a government customer in Chantilly, VA.

Clearance: An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Poly is required. Candidates who do not meet these clearance requirements will not be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience performing information systems assessment and authorization (A&A) as defined in applicable ICDs and guidance.
• Practical experience performing information systems assessment and authorization (A&A) as defined in applicable ICDs and guidance; and performing the processes involved in developing and implementing security related directives and guidance for IA/IT/IM
• Experience utilizing risk management strategies for information technology solutions
• Ability to effectively coordinate A&A activities of industry and Government information systems and manage and track systems involved in the A&A process
• Experience utilizing risk management strategies for information technology solutions.
• Ability to effectively coordinate A&A activities of industry and Government information systems and manage and track systems involved in the A&A process.
• Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of work experience or equivalent; Associates Degree or High School/GED and 15 years work experience or equivalent.

Desired Qualification

• Experience developing and implementing security related directives and guidance for Information Assurance, Information Technology, and Information Management and
• Experience working with a mixed skill level team to ensure that appropriate knowledge and skill transfer occurs.
• Ability to simultaneously manage and track multiple large scale systems or programs involved in the A&A process.
• Experience developing and implementing security related directives and guidance for Information Assurance, Information Technology, and Information Management.
• In-Depth Technical understanding of information technology systems, software, and networks.
• Effective technical report and general correspondence writing ability.

Travel

• Travel will be required about 25% depending on program needs.

Why Join Cyber Defense Technologies?

At CDT, we offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your expertise in A&A can help shape the future of cybersecurity and engineering solutions.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

CDT is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity employer making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.