Security Control Assessor

Boston Government Services LLC

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity assessments and compliance.
  • Deep understanding of NIST standards, particularly NIST 800-171 and NIST SP 800-53.
  • Experience with documenting and reporting on cybersecurity controls assessments.
  • Familiarity with DFARS requirements for processing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
  • U.S. citizenship and eligibility for security clearance are required.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret and evaluate cybersecurity plans to ensure vendor compliance with NIST standards.
  • Communicate effectively with vendor IT and Cybersecurity teams.
  • Document assessment results for security controls related to NIST SP 800-171.
  • Aggregate and analyze risks for non-federal information systems handling CUI data.
  • Provide insights and support during the risk assessment process.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Life Insurance and Paid Vacation.
  • 401K retirement plan.
  • Long and Short-Term Disability Coverage.
Full Job Description
Boston Government Services LLC. (BGS) is seeking a Security Control Assessor to support our clients at Oak Ridge, Tennessee Area.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employee's well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Responsibilities:

General understanding of cyber requirements. Ability to interpret cyber security plans for vendors to determine compliance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requirements. Ability to communicate with vendor IT and Cyber staff.

Requirements:
  • Working knowledge of NIST 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A.
  • Ability to assess and document assessment results for NIST SP 800-171 security controls.
  • Ability to aggregate risk for NIST SP 800-171 security controls into an overall risk assessment for a non-federal information system processing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) data.
  • Knowledge of cyber controls. Familiarity with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements for processing CUI data on non-federal information systems.
  • Must be U.S. citizen.
  • Successful drug screening.
  • Must have an Active Clearance: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q clearance or an equivalent clearance from an agency such as the US Department of Defense (DOD), U.S. Department of State (DOS), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Top Secret Clearance.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), Certification as Certified CMMC Professional (CCP), Certification as Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA), Training associated with the assessment of NIST security controls.


Location/Work Arrangement:
  • This position is a fully onsite at Oak, Ridge, Tennessee.
  • Must live within 50 minutes or less from Oak Ridge, Tennessee.


Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.

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