RMF Security Control Assessor (Expert)

About the role

Pueo is known for bringing the best talent and unique tools to every opportunity. Pueo's Parliament (aka workforce) is composed of professionals who are seeking the opportunity to work in a business organization that thrives on career development and independence. In support of mission and professional growth, our Parliament has supported the development of multiple patents, proprietary tools, and applications as well as trademarked processes. Our organization emphasizes career development across multiple career environments (at the member's own pace) and ensures those who contribute broadly are properly rewarded. Pueo has four career environments where every member of the parliament can participate: Program, Functional, Service, and Leadership. Each environment has opportunities available for all levels, framed by an employee's desires and capabilities, ensuring challenges, growth, and unique experiences are available for employees at all levels. We invest in helping our members create and execute their career development plans. Our Pods (small teams of 5 or less) are comprised of personnel with similar skillsets to ensure mentorship, understanding, and peer support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the security controls employed within or inherited by an Information System (IS) to determine their overall effectiveness.
• Submit the Body of Evidence (BoE), composed of the System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and draft Authorization to Operate (ATO) Letter, to the Authorizing Official (AO) or Delegated Authorizing Official (DAO) for review and authorization decision.
• Advise key stakeholders — such as the Program Office, Data Owner, and Authorizing Official/Delegated Authorizing Official — concerning the security categorization and impact levels for confidentiality, integrity, and availability for the information on a system.
• Support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Risk Management Framework process for all client managed systems, networks, and enclaves (all security domains); ensure validity and accuracy review of all associated documentation; support remote sites when required.
• Advise ISSOs on categorization and selection of security controls (RMF steps 1 and 2) and conduct Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) where they collaborate with other security professionals.
• Communicate finding impacts through presentations and written deliverables.
• Stay current with the latest trends and technologies related to IC policy to continuously refine security inspection protocols.

Knowledge

• Expert knowledge and hands-on experience with RMF, NIST 800-series guidelines, FIPS, Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) requirements and processes, Continuous Monitoring Framework experience and its tools, Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) policies, and vulnerability/patch management.
• Expert with documenting and/or reviewing of security materials such as: system security plans (SSP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), and Security Assessment Plan (SAP), and other documents per NIST 800 guidelines.
• Basic knowledge of Zero Trust Framework.

Skills

• Solid interpersonal and communication skills to interact with various stakeholders and team members effectively.
• Expert hands-on experience interpreting compliance and vulnerability scanning tool reports from XACTA, STIGS, ACAS, PRISMA, Splunk, Trellix (HBSS), and/or other vulnerability scanners.

Abilities

• Some experience leading security projects and initiatives.
• Team-player with collaboration qualities and experience working in mixed technical teams.

Requirements

• Certifications: Obtain an IAT-III or Maintain IAT Level III Certification in compliance with DoD 8570.01-M and DoD Directive 8140 Cyberspace Workforce Management. Accepted certifications include: CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP.
• Education: Possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an additional 4 years of relevant experience/equivalent.
• Experience: 12 years of experience. Bachelor's degree may be substituted in lieu of a college degree with 4 years of additional experience/equivalent for a total of 16+ years.
• Clearance: Hold a Top-Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility. Ability to Pass CI Poly.