Security Control Assessor II

Position Description

The Security Control Assessor II evaluates Authorization packages, assesses Information System threats and vulnerabilities, initiates Plans of Action and Milestones, and advises stakeholders on Authorization issues based on the Risk Management Framework.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructure
• Assess 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 Security Officer (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
• Advises 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 and 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
• Afford the Government with security incidents that relate to cybersecurity and ensure that the proper and corrective measures have been taken
• 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

Required Qualifications

• 7 to 9 years related experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in SAP, SCI or Collateral Information Systems (IS) Security and the implementation of regulations identified in the description of duties
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or equivalent experience (4 years)
• Prior performance in the role of ISSO, ISSM, or SCA
• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Manager Level II
• Must be able to regularly lift 50lbs
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph