The A&A Specialist III (Mid-Level) supports this mission by conducting comprehensive assessments of security and privacy controls, identifying risks, and recommending corrective actions to ensure DOE systems meet all required cybersecurity and privacy standards.
Responsibilities- Conduct comprehensive assessments of implemented security and privacy controls and control enhancements to determine effectiveness, including whether controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing desired outcomes.
- Evaluate and document the severity of deficiencies identified during assessments and recommend appropriate corrective actions to mitigate vulnerabilities.
- Prepare detailed security and privacy assessment reports outlining results, findings, and recommendations, and deliver these to Team Leaders for review and decision-making.
- Assess controls in accordance with assessment procedures defined in approved assessment plans.
- Conduct initial remediation actions on deficient controls and perform reassessments on remediated controls to validate effectiveness.
- Assess both system-specific and inherited controls as part of the Department's continuous monitoring strategy.
- Apply comprehensive knowledge to multiple complex assignments and contribute to deliverables and performance metrics as required.
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree or four (4) years of equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience conducting security control assessments, cybersecurity evaluations, or similar technical security work.
- Demonstrated experience assessing security and privacy controls aligned with federal cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53).
- Ability to analyze technical documentation, identify security gaps, and communicate findings clearly in written reports.
- Strong understanding of continuous monitoring processes and system inheritance concepts.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively on complex assignments requiring sound judgment and comprehensive technical knowledge.
- Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance.
This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered the position; however, they cannot begin work until the contract has been awarded and funding has been confirmed.
Job ID2026-25517
Work TypeRemote
Pay Range$120,000 - $165,000
Benefits Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
