SME Security Control Assessor with Security Clearance

Mc Lean, Virginia

Precision Solutions
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SME Security Control Assessor
Onsite McLean, VA 5 Days a Week
Active TS/SCI, CI Poly Clearance Required Summary
Our client is an information technology and cybersecurity company located in Ashburn, Virginia. They primarily serve government and enterprise clients, receiving a large number of their contracts from the United States Department of Defense. Responsibilities
Our client is looking for multiple SME Security Control Assessors to join their team in supporting a federal client.
- Knowledge of Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) of security controls
- Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction
- Evaluates the security controls within network systems to identify vulnerabilities and recommend actions to correct problems working either alone or as part of a team
- Ensures integrity of IT systems by identifying and mitigating potential avenues of exploitation including system level attacks and user level attacks
- Applies experience with RMF, CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53, and NISPOM
- Applies experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Content - Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker (SCC) Requirements
- 10+ years of technical related experience along with related cyber security experience
- Compliance and vulnerability scanning tools XACTA - (highly preferred), RedSeal, Nessus, Splunk, McAfee ePO, and/or other vulnerability scanners)
- Demonstrated experience conducting hands on security testing, analyzing results, documenting risks, and recommending countermeasures
- Demonstrated experience developing risk assessment reports based on review of security plans and interviews with developer/customer assessment systems against information assurance policies, regulations, and instructions
- Demonstrated experience providing threat analysis based on identified security vulnerabilities
- Develop and document security evaluation test plans and procedures
- Demonstrated experience testing security architectures of cloud-based systems and applications, identifying vulnerabilities, and providing security remediation
- Strong understanding of the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process
- Excellent oral and technical writing skills Preferred Requirements
- Desired Certifications:
CASP, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH Education/Certification Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline is required Clearance Requirements
- Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active TS/SCI, CI Poly clearance is required. Additionally, a drug test will be conducted on all applicants who have accepted an offer of employment. Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Us
Northern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company.

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Precision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Date Posted: 14 May 2024
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