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Security Control Assessor
Agile DefenseWashington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 May 2025
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At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #922Job Title: Security Control AssessorLocation: 1155 21st St NW Washington DC, District of Columbia 20581Clearance Level: Active DHS Public Trust
SUMMARYThe Security Control Assessor (SCA) will support a government agency in the achievement of strategic goals and objectives related to the ongoing execution and maturity of its cybersecurity and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) programs.The ideal candidate is a detail oriented, self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys working independently or as part of a team, and excels at guiding organizations through the Risk Management Framework process. The SCA has a passion for helping customers mature and measure their systems' security posture and performance and is experienced in the performance of activities, including but not limited to, A&A, Ongoing Authorization (OA), annual control assessment, and Common Control Provider (CCP) program implementation and maturity. In this role, the candidate will also develop and maintain policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance while working closely with customer stakeholders, system owners, designated Information System Security Officers, and supporting project teams. The candidate should be able to apply their understanding of FISMA, OMB regulations, and NIST standards to inform system owners and customer leadership of cybersecurity best practices.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES· Provide independent Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) support for agency information systems. · Conduct security control assessments for information systems in support of the A&A process according to NIST standards.· Maintain the appropriate degree of independence as required by the Authorizing Official, providing an unbiased and independent assessment of the system to ensure security controls adequately meet applicable requirements.· Assess the information system based on agency policies and provide recommended corrective actions to reduce risk associated with the system deficiencies and deviations from industry standards.· Collaborate with system personnel on identified deficiencies, complete the Security Assessment Report (SAR), and provide security authorization recommendations to the Certifying Official or AO.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES· This is a non-supervisory position.
QUALIFICATIONS Required Certifications· CISSP, CISA, Associate of ISC2, CRISC, CISM, CAP, Security+, or other industry-level cyber certification required.Education, Background, and Years of Experience· Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or related field preferred.· 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, of those, at least 2+ years in a GRC role or similar (Technology/IT Audit, Internal Audit, IT Consulting, etc.) supporting the assessment and authorization of systems, including continuous monitoring.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Required Skills· Demonstrated experience with the A&A lifecycle using the NIST RMF. · Demonstrated experience and knowledge with assessing CCP Programs. · Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FedRAMP and Cloud Service Providers (CSP). · Demonstrated knowledge in the field of risk management and compliance to efficiently work on and apply frameworks including ISO, NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-137, NIST 1800 series, etc.· Demonstrated experience with the evaluation and compliance of security policies to align with OMB, DHS, NIST, CNSS, ICD, Congressional and other cybersecurity mandates, and directives.· Experien
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #922Job Title: Security Control AssessorLocation: 1155 21st St NW Washington DC, District of Columbia 20581Clearance Level: Active DHS Public Trust
SUMMARYThe Security Control Assessor (SCA) will support a government agency in the achievement of strategic goals and objectives related to the ongoing execution and maturity of its cybersecurity and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) programs.The ideal candidate is a detail oriented, self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys working independently or as part of a team, and excels at guiding organizations through the Risk Management Framework process. The SCA has a passion for helping customers mature and measure their systems' security posture and performance and is experienced in the performance of activities, including but not limited to, A&A, Ongoing Authorization (OA), annual control assessment, and Common Control Provider (CCP) program implementation and maturity. In this role, the candidate will also develop and maintain policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance while working closely with customer stakeholders, system owners, designated Information System Security Officers, and supporting project teams. The candidate should be able to apply their understanding of FISMA, OMB regulations, and NIST standards to inform system owners and customer leadership of cybersecurity best practices.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES· Provide independent Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) support for agency information systems. · Conduct security control assessments for information systems in support of the A&A process according to NIST standards.· Maintain the appropriate degree of independence as required by the Authorizing Official, providing an unbiased and independent assessment of the system to ensure security controls adequately meet applicable requirements.· Assess the information system based on agency policies and provide recommended corrective actions to reduce risk associated with the system deficiencies and deviations from industry standards.· Collaborate with system personnel on identified deficiencies, complete the Security Assessment Report (SAR), and provide security authorization recommendations to the Certifying Official or AO.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES· This is a non-supervisory position.
QUALIFICATIONS Required Certifications· CISSP, CISA, Associate of ISC2, CRISC, CISM, CAP, Security+, or other industry-level cyber certification required.Education, Background, and Years of Experience· Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or related field preferred.· 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, of those, at least 2+ years in a GRC role or similar (Technology/IT Audit, Internal Audit, IT Consulting, etc.) supporting the assessment and authorization of systems, including continuous monitoring.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Required Skills· Demonstrated experience with the A&A lifecycle using the NIST RMF. · Demonstrated experience and knowledge with assessing CCP Programs. · Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FedRAMP and Cloud Service Providers (CSP). · Demonstrated knowledge in the field of risk management and compliance to efficiently work on and apply frameworks including ISO, NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-137, NIST 1800 series, etc.· Demonstrated experience with the evaluation and compliance of security policies to align with OMB, DHS, NIST, CNSS, ICD, Congressional and other cybersecurity mandates, and directives.· Experien
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