Security Control Assessor

Job#: 3044387

Job Description:

Location:

Alexandria, Virginia (Onsite)

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Security Control Assessor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating, testing, and validating the effectiveness of security controls within information systems and networks, with a strong emphasis on applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF). This role requires strong experience in RMF execution, creating documentation for Assessment and Authorization (A&A), vulnerability analysis, and remediation validation.

• Provide tailored documentation to support security authorization processes.
• Plan and execute security control assessments for various information systems.
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented security controls to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential risks.
• Prepare detailed Security Assessment Reports (SARs) and provide expert advice on System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Perform access controls, interpret findings, write artifacts, and help push systems through the authorization process.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and compliance operations, with a strong understanding of the RMF process.
• Verify the implementation of remediation actions and conduct follow-up assessments.
• Validate security control implementation and provide test results for continuous monitoring.
• Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, and other stakeholders throughout the assessment process.

Education: A BA/BS degree or equivalent years of relevant experience is required.

Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DOW Secret Clearance.

Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in a Security Control Assessor role.

Technical

Skills:

• A DoD 8570 IAT II certification is required (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP).
• Hands-on experience with eMASS or similar Information Assurance tools.
• Experience analyzing vulnerability scans and with STIG implementation.
• Strong understanding of RMF, with experience in both assessments and documentation.
• Experience with assessing and validating controls in any cloud-based technology.
• Knowledge of relevant frameworks and standards such as NIST SP 800-53, DoD 8500/8510, and DHS 4300 A/B.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills for interacting with ISSOs and stakeholders.

• An understanding of the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), particularly the DHS Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) process.
• Experience researching, writing, and submitting complete documentation packages for new system authorizations.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:
Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to…