Senior Security Control Assessor

Serco is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor to provide senior-level security control assessment support to a Department of Defense (DoD) customer supporting the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) mission.

About the role

In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor supporting assessment activities, compliance reviews, documentation analysis, and stakeholder coordination across complex and highly secure environments. You will work closely with government and contractor personnel to evaluate security controls, identify areas of risk, track remediation efforts, and provide reporting that supports informed decision-making and mission success.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level support for security control assessments, control validation, documentation review, and reporting.
• Review assessment of evidence, security plans, findings, corrective action documentation, and related compliance materials.
• Coordinate with government and contractor stakeholders to support assessment schedules, data calls, issue resolution, and action tracking.
• Maintain assessment trackers, matrices, records, and leadership reporting products.
• Support meetings, technical discussions, briefings, and customer updates related to security controls and assessment status.
• Identify risks, documentation gaps, and process improvements to strengthen assessment quality and mission assurance.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance (required prior to start).
• Master's degree plus 10 years of experience; or a Bachelor's degree plus an additional 14 years of experience may be considered.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience related to cybersecurity, security control assessments, security engineering, Risk Management Framework (RMF), compliance, or related Department of Defense security functions.
• Senior-level experience supporting security control assessments, cybersecurity, security engineering, RMF, compliance, or related DoD security functions.
• Demonstrated Special Access Program (SAP) knowledge and experience.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Must be able to work on-site in the Arlington, Virginia office Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

Desired Skills

• Security Control Assessment (SCA) experience within Department of Defense environments.
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity frameworks, security requirements, and compliance processes.
• Experience reviewing security documentation, assessment findings, corrective action plans, and validation evidence.
• Ability to develop executive-level reports, briefings, metrics, and status updates.
• Strong organizational skills with experience maintaining assessment records, trackers, and matrices.
• Ability to identify process improvements that enhance assessment effectiveness and mission assurance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract.
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan.

Pay

Salary range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by factors including scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. Eligible positions may also include annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Schedule

This is an on-site position in Arlington, Virginia, requiring work Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

This position supports Department of Defense mission requirements associated with the F-35 Joint Program Office. Note: This posting is for proposal purposes; the position is not currently funded or active. Should Serco be awarded the contract, qualified candidates will be considered in the selection process.