Information System Security Controls Assessor
$99,000–$225,000 year
On-siteHerndon, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Review technical and environmental details to assess the entire threat landscape for national security and intelligence community clients. Translate security concepts, directives, and controls into actionable plans to secure mission-critical systems. Guide clients through mitigation strategies using presentations, white papers, and milestones. Leverage experience with control implementation, ICD 503, CNSS, and NIST requirements to develop comprehensive risk management plans. Conduct assessment and authorization activities for Intelligence Community or DoD customers while collaborating on cyber defense and vulnerability assessments.
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience with IT and cybersecurity
- Experience as a Security Control Assessor, ISSO, ISSE, or ISSM
- Experience performing assessment and authorization activities for Intelligence Community or DoD customers
- TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
- HS diploma or GED
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Advanced Cybersecurity Certification, including Security+, GSEC, or CISSP
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with control implementation, ICD 503, CNSS, and NIST requirements, processes, and controls
- Experience with cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools
- Experience with operating systems, platforms, and technologies, including Windows, Linux, cloud, virtualization, or wireless
- Knowledge of customer IT systems, requirements, and processes for information assurance, assessment, and authorization activities
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