Cybersecurity Security Controls Assessor - SCO
$195,000–$225,000 year
On-site · Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SMA) sought to serve as a senior technical authority for security assessment, authorization, and protection of advanced defense, aerospace, and national security systems. Responsibilities include providing strategic cybersecurity guidance, participating in technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), advising on secure architecture and risk mitigation, supporting RMF activities and continuous monitoring, conducting deep technical reviews of security controls, analyzing vulnerability findings (ACAS/Nessus, STIG), and presenting cybersecurity findings to senior leadership. The role covers platforms across enterprise IT, cloud, network, PIT, mission systems, and includes DoD Zero Trust architectures and Cross Domain Solutions, with extensive engagement with government customers, program leadership, and industry partners. Required qualifications emphasize active TS clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility, advanced DoD certifications, robust RMF/A&A experience, and strong DoD/NIST competencies; preferred qualifications include SAP/SCI experience and advanced degrees.
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI and SAP access
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline
- Minimum 12 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, Assessment & Authorization (A&A), information assurance, or related IT disciplines
- Current DoD 8140-compliant certification at IAT Level III or IAM Level III (CISSP, CISM, GSLC, CASP+ CE, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience with RMF implementation, security assessments, and authorization processes
- Hands-on experience supporting enterprise networks, cloud environments, systems integration, or Platform IT architecture
- Strong understanding of NIST, DoD, and Intelligence Community cybersecurity requirements
- Experience supporting Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environments
- Experience serving as a Security Control Assessor (SCA)
- Expertise with DoD Zero Trust implementation strategies
- Familiarity with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS)
- Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Engineering, or related field
Additional Requirements
- All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at Aurex
- Export control requirements may apply to certain positions and hiring is contingent on export compliance assessments
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