SME Security Control Assessor

imagineeer LLC; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Imagineeer in Arlington, VA seeks an SME Security Control Assessor I to support security control assessment activities for HHS-ACF information systems. You will gather evidence, document implementations, and conduct testing while assisting with vulnerability scans and POA&M development.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of assessment experience, with strong attention to detail and teamwork abilities. Public Trust clearance and compliance focus are important.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in security control assessments.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and concepts.
• Knowledge of NIST frameworks and security controls.
• Familiarity with common security tools and technologies.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Basic technical writing abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures.
• Eagerness to learn and develop professional skills.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and security protocols.
• Familiarity with RMF

Responsibilities

• Support security control assessment activities.
• Gather and organize assessment evidence.
• Document security control implementation.
• Conduct security testing and evaluations.
• Assist with vulnerability scans and analysis.
• Create assessment reports and briefings.
• Maintain assessment documentation and tracking sheets.
• Lead security control interviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Networking concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Security tools

Job description

We are looking for a SME Security Control Assessor that supports security control assessment activities for HHS-ACF information systems by applying NIST security controls and frameworks to evaluate control implementation and effectiveness. This role is responsible for gathering, organizing, and documenting assessment evidence; conducting security testing and evaluations; and assisting with vulnerability scanning and analysis. The assessor leads security control interviews, supports continuous monitoring activities, and contributes to the development of assessment reports, briefings, and formal deliverables. Additionally, the role maintains assessment documentation and tracking artifacts, reviews security documentation, and assists in the development of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms). The SME Security Control Assessor I actively participates in team meetings and technical discussions to support compliance, risk management, and overall system security posture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support security control assessment activities
• Gather and organize assessment evidence
• Document security control implementation
• Conduct security testing and evaluations
• Assist with vulnerability scans and analysis
• Create of assessment reports and briefings
• Maintain assessment documentation and tracking sheets
• Lead security control interviews
• Applying NIST security controls and frameworks
• Support continuous monitoring activities
• Assist with security documentation review
• Contribute to Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) development
• Participate in team meetings and technical discussions

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in security control assessments
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and concepts
• Knowledge of NIST frameworks and security controls
• Familiarity with common security tools and technologies
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Basic technical writing abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures
• Eagerness to learn and develop professional skills
• Basic understanding of networking concepts
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and security protocols
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Security+ certification or in progress
• Basic understanding of FISMA requirements
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools
• Knowledge of basic scripting or programming
• Familiarity with cloud computing concepts
• Understanding of basic system administration
• Experience with documentation management systems
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks
• Basic understanding of security assessment methodologies
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices
• Experience with technical documentation
• Basic understanding of privacy principles

Additional Information:

Employment for this position is contingent upon the candidate being a United States citizen and having the ability to successfully obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance, in accordance with applicable federal regulations. We us AI to review resumes. All hiring decisions will be made in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

Imagineeeris a fast-growing SBA 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business headquartered in Arlington, VA, delivering federal AI modernization across health, defense, homeland security, and transportation. We design, test, and deploy secure, AI-ready systems that move agencies from pilots to production without breaking governance, compliance, or mission continuity. Our Mission Studio model creates shared environments where policy, data, security, and operations come together. We are capability-driven and competitive by design, not program-dependent. Our leadership hasoperatedinside the federal systems we now transform, bringing institutional knowledge that accelerates delivery and reduces risk. If real delivery motivates you more than slides, and you want your work to compound across programs and agencies,Imagineeeris growing and we are building the team to match.