Security Control Assessor I

Responsibilities Cover Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities within the customer's area of responsibility.Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy, with special emphasis on the integration of existing SAP network infrastructure.Perform assessment of ISs based on the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology in accordance with the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG).Advise the Information System Owner (ISO), Information Data Owner (IDO), Program Security Officer (PSO), and the Delegated and/or Authorizing Official (DAO/AO) on assessment and authorization issues.Evaluate authorization packages and recommend to the AO and/or DAO for authorization.Evaluate IS threats and vulnerabilities to determine whether additional safeguards are required.Advise the Government concerning the impact levels for Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability for the information on a system.Ensure security assessments are completed and results documented; prepare the Security Assessment Report (SAR) for the authorization boundary.Initiate a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) with identified weaknesses for each authorization boundary assessed, based on findings and recommendations from the SAR.Evaluate security assessment documentation and provide written recommendations for security authorization to the Government.Discuss authorization recommendations and submit the security authorization package to the AO/DAO.Assess proposed changes to authorization boundaries, operating environment and mission needs to determine continuation to operate.Review and concur with all sanitization and clearing procedures in accordance with Government guidance and/or policy.Assist the Government with compliance inspections.Assist the Government with security incidents related to cybersecurity and ensure that proper corrective measures have been taken.Ensure the organization addresses and conducts all phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC).Evaluate hardware and software to determine security impact on authorization boundaries.Evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of Continuous Monitoring Plans.Represent the customer on inspection teams.Qualifications 5–7 years of related experience.Prior performance in roles such as System/Network Administrator or ISSO.Minimum of three (3) years' experience in SAP, SCI or collateral information systems security and implementation of regulations identified in the description of duties.Prior performance in the role of ISSO and ISSM.Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4 years).Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01‑M for Information Assurance Technician Level III or Information Assurance Manager Level I.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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