Security Control Assessor (SCA) III

Req ID: RQ188686Type of Requisition: RegularClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + PolygraphPublic Trust/Other Required: NoneJob Family: Information SecuritySkills:Information Security,Information Security Management,Information System SecurityCertifications:CASP CE+ - CompTIA, CCNP - CiscoExperience:9 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:YesJob Description:The Security Control Assessor (SCA) III is responsible for conducting a comprehensive assessment of the management, operational, and technical security controls employed within or inherited by an IS to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (i.e., the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting the security requirements for the system). SCAs also provide an assessment of the severity of weaknesses or deficiencies discovered in the IS and its environment of operation and recommend corrective actions to address identified vulnerabilities.Responsibilities will cover Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities within the customer’s area of responsibility.Performance shall include:

Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructure

Perform assessment of ISs, based upon 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 any assessment and authorization issues

Evaluate Authorization packages and make recommendation 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 and 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 Boundaries assessed, based on findings and recommendations from the SAR

Evaluate security assessment documentation and provide written recommendations for security authorization to the Government

Discuss recommendation for authorization and submit the security authorization package to the AO/DAO

Assess proposed changes to Authorization boundaries operating environment and mission needs to determine the continuation to operate.

Review and concur with all sanitization and clearing procedures in accordance with Government guidance and/or policy

Assist the Government compliance inspections

Assist the Government with security incidents that relate to cybersecurity and ensure that the proper and corrective measures have been taken

Ensure organization are addressing and conducting all phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC)

Evaluate Hardware and Software to determine security impact that it might have on Authorization boundaries

Evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of Continuous Monitoring Plans

Evaluate the differences and have a working knowledge of Information Systems and Network

Appliances operating at Protection Level 3 (PL3) and Protection Level 4 (PL4)

Differentiate the differences between the various types of Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS)

Assist with joint assessments of Cross-Domain Solutions with other DoD agencies

Experience:

9+ years related experience

2+ years SAP experience required

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications:

IAT Level III - required to Start (CISSP, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, etc.)

Clearance Required to Start:

TS/SCI required

Must be able to Attain – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

#GDITPriority #AirforceSAPOpportunities #WashingtonDC #CIPoly #LevelIIIcertification #8570The likely salary range for this position is $154,960 - $199,525. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.