Expert Security Controls Assessor

Security Controls AssessorAssist in designing, implementing, and managing policies and procedures to ensure database and software security. Apply leading‑edge principles, theories, and concepts, contribute to development of new principles and concepts, and work on unusually complex problems to deliver highly innovative solutions. Operate with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision, and mentor or supervise employees in both company and technical competencies.Requirements14+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security fieldsKnowledge of NIST Special Publication 800‑53, associated security controls, and DoD‑Specific implementations of the related Risk Management Framework process for system authorizationsKnowledge of the DoW, its components, and the varied authorities and responsibilities of each component typeAbility to assess relevant controls within operational systems, including operational technology and information technology systemsAbility to review broad‑scope technical implementations for a wide array of disparate or disconnected systems, including cross domain solutions, layered defensive techniques, on‑premises, cloud or hybrid solutions, virtualization, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), or robotic processingAbility to maintain a professional bearing in high‑pressure situationsAbility to clearly and concisely communicate factual information regarding information systems, relevant implementation of security controls, and their overall impact on system securityTS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degreePreferredExperience conducting security controls assessment of operational DoW systemsKnowledge of the Joint Special Access Program Implementation GuideAbility to work independently while maintaining a constant flow of communication to other team members and government clientsMaster's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering or Information Security fieldsCISSP, CASP, or other expert‑level cybersecurity certificationsClearanceApplicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.CompensationThe projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). Compensation is determined by factors including location, education, skills, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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