Senior Security Control Assessor - Team Lead

Quantum Sky; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Professional development reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Quantum Sky is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor-Team Lead to support our Federal cybersecurity client. You will lead RMF steps 4-6 assessments, coordinate the authorization to operate, and oversee annual assessments, delivering tailored SARs and assessment artifacts.

The role requires deep knowledge of FISMA, NIST SP 800-53 Rev4/5, and risk analysis per NIST 800-30. Strong writing and communication skills and US Citizenship are required for Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Thorough understanding of FISMA and SA&A process; knowledge of NIST standards.
• Proficiency in writing technical analysis reports and strong communication skills.
• US Citizenship required (Public Trust).

Responsibilities

• Support RMF steps 4–6: assess, authorize, monitor controls.
• Produce quality assessment deliverables tailored to each system.
• Develop and execute a security and privacy assessment plan.
• Create and maintain test cases for security testing.
• Perform control-level security testing on system components (apps, servers, devices).
• Review vulnerability, PDT/scan reports and determine findings and residual risk.
• Document findings with concise, actionable recommendations.
• Conduct risk analysis per NIST SP 800-30 and client policies and document SARs.

Skills

FISMA knowledge

SA&A process

Information Assurance

Risk Management

System Testing & Evaluation

Vulnerability Assessment

NIST SP 800-53 Rev4/5

NIST 800-137

Technical analysis reports

Written & verbal communication

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 8+ years experience

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

Remedy

Archer

JCAM

eMASS

Job description

Description

Quantum Sky is searching for a Senior Security Control Assessor-Team Leadto support our Federal Cybersecurity Client.

Responsibilities:

• Support RMF steps 4 - assess, 5 - authorize, step 6 - monitor controls: conducting system security assessments, supporting the system security authorization to operate process, and conducting annual assessments, respectively
• Produce quality security assessment deliverables, ensuring the content of each deliverable is specific to the subject systems and is complete and accurate
• Develop and execute a security and privacy assessment plan for each security assessment project
• Create and maintain test cases for security assessment testing
• Perform security testing at the control-requirement level for each unique component of each system (e.g., application, web application server, financial systems, database server/instance, operating systems, specialized appliances, network and infrastructure devices, and end-user devices (e.g., mobile phones, laptops, etc.))
• Conduct technical content review and analysis of technical reports from security vulnerability scan, penetration test, and configuration compliance scan tools with respect to the subject system’s context and environment to analyze the findings accurately and completely
• Analyze security tool reports and determine residual risk or false positives from technical reports and artifacts before assigning findings.
• Document and provide findings and recommendations that are concise, system-specific, and actionable.
• Perform and document client and system-specific risk analysis for each finding identified during each assessment in accordance with NIST SP 800-30, the client’s risk appetite, and the client’s security policies. The results of this risk analysis shall be documented in the Security Assessment Report (SAR) for each assessed FISMA system, and a summary of the assessment results and risk shall be provided in the respective Assessment/Authorization Briefing.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or 8+ years of additional relevant functional experience

• Minimum 8+ years of general experience and 6+ years of relevant experience in functional responsibility

• Thorough understanding and knowledge of FISMA and SA&A process

• Core competencies in Information Assurance, Information System/Network Security, IT Assessment, Risk Management, System Testing and Evaluation, and Vulnerability Assessment

• Ability to provide an assessment of the severity of weaknesses or deficiencies discovered in the information system and its environment of operation, and the ability to recommend corrective actions to address identified vulnerabilities

• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 (Rev 4 & Rev 5) and NIST 800-137

• Proficiency in writing technical analysis reports

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• US Citizenship

Desired:

• Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

• Experience with IT ticketing systems (Jira, ServiceNow, Remedy, etc) and eGRC tools (Archer, JCAM, eMASS, etc.)

Clearance:

• Public Trust required

Location:

• Remote

About Quantum Sky

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $165,000-$175,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it.

At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology.

Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.