SCA-R Validator

AGE Solutions

$105K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT-related field preferred
  • DoD 8570 IAM/IA Technical (IAT) Level II certification
  • 8 years of overall experience in cybersecurity or network security
  • 5 years of experience in a Certification and Accreditation/A&A role
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Responsibilities

  • Use government tools for weekly updates and record maintenance
  • Coordinate with ISSMs and PMOs on system architecture and security requirements
  • Conduct comprehensive risk analysis across all RMF steps
  • Verify authorization boundaries and data classifications
  • Lead assessment visits and compile findings into reports
  • Assess cybersecurity risks and ensure compliance with STIG/SRG
  • Submit weekly activity reports and track key updates

Benefits

  • 26 days of paid leave including vacation, sick, and personal time
  • Performance bonuses based on individual and company contributions
  • 401(k) with 3% match and immediate vesting
  • Company-paid life insurance up to $300K
  • Multiple health benefits plans including dental and vision
  • 15 days of fully paid parental leave
  • Financial protection for employees on active military duty
  • Paid training, certifications, and tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Commitment to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees during company sales
Full Job Description
AGE Solutions is looking for a SCA-R Validator to join our team in support of a cybersecurity risk management and assessment program with our DoD customer. In this role, you will perform functions within the A&A process, assess programs' security posture, and build reports detailing assessment results, and submit those reports and all supporting data to the governing AO along with recommendations for improving a program's cybersecurity posture. You will also function as a team leader over assessors on assessments. Individuals in this role must be available to work on-site full-time in Fort Meade, MD, Chambersburg, PA or Alexandria, VA. Approximately 35% travel will be required for this position (CONUS/OCONUS). Responsibilities Include: • Use government-assigned tools to perform weekly updates, maintain records, and complete tasks. • Coordinate with ISSMs and PMOs to understand system architecture, security requirements, and changes. • Conduct risk analysis and authorization tasks across all RMF steps using approved RE5 tools and processes. • Verify authorization boundaries and categorize systems (FIPS199). • Identify data classifications and conduct system-level risk assessments. • Track system changes, assess impacts, and report updates to the AO. • Evaluate authorization and change requests, web filtering, firewall exceptions, ports/protocols, cybersecurity risks, STIG/SRG compliance, and on-site security. • Lead assessment visits, conduct briefings, and ensure proper documentation and reporting. • Attend required government training and meetings to stay updated on process changes. • Maintain access and proficiency in required government databases and cybersecurity tools. • Assess threats, vulnerabilities, and residual risks; compile findings into authorization packages. • Support assigned systems throughout their lifecycle in alignment with FISMA requirements. • Submit weekly activity reports summarizing tasks, tracking IDs, and key updates. • Complete assessor training, vulnerability scanning, endpoint security, and RMF step training. Requirements: Education and Certifications: • Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred) • DoD 8570 IAM/IA Technical (IAT) Level II certification Experience: • Eight (8) years of overall experience in cybersecurity or network security position • Five (5) years of experience in a Certification and Accreditation/A&A role Security Clearance: • Must possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility Skills and Knowledge: • Demonstrated experience with STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides), Security Requirement Guides (SRGs), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and cybersecurity best practices • Advanced understanding of the RMF process, NIST SP 800- 37, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253 • Demonstratable experience in risk analysis, control validation, and as a Security Control Assessor Representative (SCA-R). • Demonstrated experience with relevant tools such as eMASS, STIG Viewer, Nessus, ACAS, SCAP, or HBSS • Advanced understanding of key technologies areas/domain such as: Network, Mobility, Windows, UNIX, Cloud Environments and Cloud Native Tools/Services, Host Based Security System (HBSS)/Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS), Databases, Applications • Customer service skills The projected salary range for this position is $105,000+ annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including years of relevant experience, active security clearance level, certifications, technical skillset, contract requirements, and overall qualifications. • 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it. • Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact. • 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting. • Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents. • Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs. • Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters. • Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don't take a financial hit while serving. • Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right. • Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.

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