Amentum

Security Control Assessor

Amentum$115K — $167K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with over 5 years of experience
  • Active Top Secret US Government Clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
  • Completion of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) training courses within 60 days of assignment
  • One of the following certifications: CompTIA Security+ or CISSP

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive security assessments in compliance with Federal and DoD cybersecurity policies
  • Evaluate system threats and recommend corrective safeguards
  • Author and review critical security documentation, including SAR and POA&M
  • Develop authorization recommendations and submit security packages
  • Evaluate proposed system changes and provide technical guidance and recommendations to AOs and System Owners
  • Travel for meetings, conferences, and training as required

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description


Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Conduct comprehensive security assessments of management, operational, and technical controls in strict compliance with Federal and DoD cybersecurity policies
  • Evaluate system threats, vulnerabilities, and Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability impact levels to determine risk severity and recommend corrective safeguards
  • Author, review, and approve critical security documentation, including Security Assessment Reports (SAR) and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
  • Develop recommendations for authorization and submitting the security authorization packages
  • Evaluate proposed system changes and provide technical guidance, risk briefings, and formal authorization recommendations to Authorizing Officials (AO) and System Owners
  • Travel as required to attend meetings, conferences, site visits, compliance reviews, and training


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in the specified field and more than five (5) years of experience
  • Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance and be eligible and approved for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Please Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
  • Candidate shall complete the following Security Training, Education, and Professionalization Portal (STEPP) training courses upon assignment or no later than 60 calendar days and prior to performing associated duties:
    • Introduction to the Risk Management Framework RMF (CS124.16).
  • Must have one (1) of the following skills and/or qualifications:
    • CompTIA Security+.
    • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).


Compensation Details:
$115K-$167K depending on location

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:
06/11/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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