Position Title:Security Control Assessor Position Type:On-Site Position Location:Chantilly, VA Clearance:Active TS/SC w/ CI Poly
Waypoint’s client is seeking a Security Control Assessor (SCA) to join their growing team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of programs by conducting thorough assessments and providing expert guidance on information security matters.
Responsibilities:
Provide information security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) support throughout the lifecycle of NRO programs.
Collaborate with Contractor and Government systems processing NRO information to ensure compliance with security standards and protocols.
Review and recommend vulnerability and risk levels associated with software and hardware products.
Provide basic IA support to SCA Level 2 – 4 personnel in the conduct of assessment actions.
Coordinate with the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for any proposed personnel who do not meet desired qualifications.
Perform information systems A&A as defined in applicable Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) and guidance.
Develop and implement security-related directives and guidance for IA/IT/IM.
Utilize risk management strategies for information technology solutions.
Understand emerging technologies and their implementation within Government system and network environments.
Apply knowledge of information technology concepts in evaluating security performance and integrity of applications, communications systems, hardware, software, satellite control systems, and information processing systems.
Coordinate A&A activities of industry and Government information systems to meet acquisition milestone requirements.
Write effective technical reports and general correspondence.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of relevant experience, OR High School GED with 5 years of relevant experience, OR Associate's Degree with 4 years, OR Master's Degree or higher with 2 years.
Education relevant to computer engineering, information security, cyber security, information management, or computer science is desired.
Experience in technical project management is desired.
Practical experience performing information systems A&A as defined in applicable ICDs and guidance.
Practical experience developing and implementing security-related directives and guidance for IA/IT/IM.
Practical experience utilizing risk management strategies for information technology solutions.
Understanding of emerging technologies and their implementation within Government system and network environments.
Knowledge of information technology concepts used in evaluating security performance and integrity.
Ability to effectively coordinate A&A activities of industry and Government information systems.
Effective technical report and general correspondence writing ability.