Type of Requisition:Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:Top Secret/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required:None
Job Family:Cyber and IT Risk Management
Job Qualifications:Skills:Information Security, Information Security Management, Information System Security
Certifications:None
Experience:7 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:Yes
Job Description:The Security Control Assessor (SCA) II is responsible for conducting a comprehensive assessment of the management, operational, and technical security controls employed within or inherited by an IS to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (i.e., the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting the security requirements for the system). SCAs also provide an assessment of the severity of weaknesses or deficiencies discovered in the IS and its environment of operation and recommend corrective actions to address identified vulnerabilities. Responsibilities will cover Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities within the customer's area of responsibility.
Performance shall include:
- Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructure
- Perform assessment of ISs, based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology in accordance with the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG)
- Advise the Information System Owner (ISO), Information Data Owner (IDO), Program SecurityOfficer (PSO), and the Delegated and/or Authorizing Official (DAO/AO) on any assessment and authorization issues
- Evaluate Authorization packages and make recommendation to the AO and/or DAO for authorization
- Evaluate IS threats and vulnerabilities to determine whether additional safeguards are required
- Advise the Government concerning the impact levels for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability for the information on a system
- Ensure security assessments are completed and results documented and prepare the Security Assessment Report (SAR) for the Authorization boundary
- Initiate a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) with identified weaknesses for each Authorization Boundaries assessed, based on findings and recommendations from the SAR
- Evaluate security assessment documentation and provide written recommendations for security authorization to the Government
- Discuss recommendation for authorization and submit the security authorization package to the AO/DAO
- Assess proposed changes to Authorization boundaries operating environment and mission needs to determine the continuation to operate.
- Review and concur with all sanitization and clearing procedures in accordance with Government
- Guidance and/or policy
- Assist the Government compliance inspections
- Assist the Government with security incidents that relate to cybersecurity and ensure that the proper and corrective measures have been taken
- Ensure organization are addressing and conducting all phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC)
- Evaluate Hardware and Software to determine security impact that it might have on Authorization boundaries
- Evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of Continuous Monitoring Plans
- Represent the customer on inspection teams
Experience:
- 7+ years related experience
- Minimum of four (4) years' experience in SAP, SCI or Collateral Information Systems (IS) Security and the implementation of regulations identified in the description of duties.
- Prior performance in the role of an ISSO and ISSM or SCA
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline OR Associate's degree in a related area + 2 years' experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)
Certifications:
- IAT Level III - within 6 months of hire date (CISSP, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, etc.)
Clearance Required to Start:
- TS/SCI required
- Must be able to Attain - TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Other Requirements
- Must be able to regularly lift 50lbs
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The likely salary range for this position is $142,792 - $181,010. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Travel Required:10-25%
Telecommuting Options:Onsite
Work Location:USA VA Arlington
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