Security Control Assessor

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) · Gaithersburg, MD · 1 wk ago

Information TechnologyFull-time

About the role

The Office of Information Systems Management, IT Security and Networking Division, is seeking a Security Control Assessor to lead robust Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, ensure Federal Information Security Management Action (FISMA) compliance, and act as a vital line of defense in mitigating IT security risks across the agency. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

Responsibilities

Conduct Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities on NIST systems in accordance with Federal Information Security Management (FISMA) requirements.
Conduct security documentation reviews to ensure control implementation is described appropriately.
Conduct security assessments to verify control implementation against the security controls required for a given system impact level.
Conduct secure configuration assessments.
Document the risks and plans of action & milestones for mitigating IT security risks identified within the system.

Qualifications

Selective Placement Factor

Applicants must possess a current/active IT Security Certification. A current/active copy of your certification must be provided in your application package. Accepted certifications include:

CISSP
GIA
SSCP
CEH
GCIH
CISA
CGRC

Specialized Experience

In addition to meeting the selective placement factor, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level (ZP-III at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as:

Conducting detailed security assessments against Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 security controls
Developing security authorization documents (i.e., Systems Security Plans, Risk Assessments, Security Categorization, Privacy Impact Assessment, Test and Evaluation, and Contingency Plans)
Reviewing security authorization packages

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.