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  • Security Controls Assessor (SCA), Senior

  • Sentar
  • Columbia, Maryland 21046 United States View Map

Overview Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the small business team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.Role Description Conducts verification and validation for security compliance of all information systems, products, and componentsAnalyzes design specifications, design documentation, configuration practices and procedures, and operational practices and proceduresProvides identification of non-compliance of security requirements and possible mitigations to requirements that are not in complianceConducts on-site evaluationsValidates the security requirements of the information systemVerifies and validates that the system meets the security requirementsProvides vulnerability assessment of the systemCoordinates penetration testingProvides a comprehensive verification and validation report (certification report) for the information systemProvides process improvement recommendationsAssists the Government to draft standards and guidelines for usageQualifications Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.Education: Bachelor\'s Degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering may be substituted for 4 years of experienceCertifications: IAT III or IAM IIIExperience: 12 years of related work experience. Experience in security or system engineering in five or more areas, including: telecommunications concepts, operating systems, databases/DBMS, middleware, applications, web-servers, SANS/Netaps, Active Directory, firewalls, and controlled interfacesBenefits In addition to a great culture, Sentar offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employees and their families! Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees. As well as voluntary Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, Critical Illness, Accident, insurance options are provided through our trusted carriers. We provide several options for our employees to choose from; including two different medical plans (Standard PPO/OAP or HDHP) and two different dental plans (Base PPO or Buy-Up PPO). Sentar is also happy to offer a healthy match of employee contributions through our 401(k) plan. Is time-off your thing? Sentar offers a PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service. Here at Sentar, we know the importance of our employee\'s mental health and we value their wellbeing, which is why we created our Building a Better YOU program. This program offers educational resources, community building activities, and Journey LIVE, which is a leading preventative mental health service provided through Sentar that gives our employees access to live and on-demand mental health and wellness content. Doing good makes you feel good, which is exactly why we launched our Sentar Serves committee! Sentar Serves aims to give back to our community by donating our time and resources to those who need it most. Another way we invest in our people is by offering a robust professional development and education assistance plan to help our employees reach their professional goals. Reach out to your recruiter to learn more!If you are not ready to apply for this position, submit your resume here to join our talent community. We\'ll keep you updated occasionally on new job opportunities.Sentar is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with DisabilitiesOur culture is one of inclusivity and support. Sentar is proudly an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities. Follow these links to learn more about your rights: EEO Is the Law Poster; EEO Is Law Supplement; and Pay Transparency.We want you to build your career at Sentar, so if you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable workplace accommodation applying for a job or at any point in the employment process, contact the Recruiting Manager at email recruiting@sentar.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Thank you for considering Sentar in your employment search.Build, Innovate, Secure Your Career at Sentar.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Overview Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the small business team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.Role Description Conducts verification and validation for security compliance of all information systems, products, and componentsAnalyzes design specifications, design documentation, configuration practices and procedures, and operational practices and proceduresProvides identification of non-compliance of security requirements and possible mitigations to requirements that are not in complianceConducts on-site evaluationsValidates the security requirements of the information systemVerifies and validates that the system meets the security requirementsProvides vulnerability assessment of the systemCoordinates penetration testingProvides a comprehensive verification and validation report (certification report) for the information systemProvides process improvement recommendationsAssists the Government to draft standards and guidelines for usageQualifications Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.Education: Bachelor\'s Degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering may be substituted for 4 years of experienceCertifications: IAT III or IAM IIIExperience: 12 years of related work experience. Experience in security or system engineering in five or more areas, including: telecommunications concepts, operating systems, databases/DBMS, middleware, applications, web-servers, SANS/Netaps, Active Directory, firewalls, and controlled interfacesBenefits In addition to a great culture, Sentar offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employees and their families! Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees. As well as voluntary Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, Critical Illness, Accident, insurance options are provided through our trusted carriers. We provide several options for our employees to choose from; including two different medical plans (Standard PPO/OAP or HDHP) and two different dental plans (Base PPO or Buy-Up PPO). Sentar is also happy to offer a healthy match of employee contributions through our 401(k) plan. Is time-off your thing? Sentar offers a PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service. Here at Sentar, we know the importance of our employee\'s mental health and we value their wellbeing, which is why we created our Building a Better YOU program. This program offers educational resources, community building activities, and Journey LIVE, which is a leading preventative mental health service provided through Sentar that gives our employees access to live and on-demand mental health and wellness content. Doing good makes you feel good, which is exactly why we launched our Sentar Serves committee! Sentar Serves aims to give back to our community by donating our time and resources to those who need it most. Another way we invest in our people is by offering a robust professional development and education assistance plan to help our employees reach their professional goals. Reach out to your recruiter to learn more!If you are not ready to apply for this position, submit your resume here to join our talent community. We\'ll keep you updated occasionally on new job opportunities.Sentar is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with DisabilitiesOur culture is one of inclusivity and support. Sentar is proudly an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities. Follow these links to learn more about your rights: EEO Is the Law Poster; EEO Is Law Supplement; and Pay Transparency.We want you to build your career at Sentar, so if you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable workplace accommodation applying for a job or at any point in the employment process, contact the Recruiting Manager at email recruiting@sentar.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Thank you for considering Sentar in your employment search.Build, Innovate, Secure Your Career at Sentar.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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