Senior Security Controls Assessor

MindPoint Group is searching for a Senior Security Controls Assessor to support our customer in Arlington, Virginia.

Responsibilities:

• Support RMF steps 4 - assess, 5 - authorize, step 6 - monitor controls: conducting system security assessments, supporting the system security authorization to operate process, and conducting annual assessments, respectively
• Produce quality security assessment deliverables, ensuring the content of each deliverable is specific to the subject systems, complete, and accurate
• Develop and execute a security and privacy assessment plan for each security assessment project
• Create and maintain test cases for security assessment testing
• Perform security testing at the control-requirement level for each unique component of each system (e.g., application, web application server, financial systems, database server/instance, operating systems, specialized appliances, network and infrastructure devices, and end-user devices (e.g., mobile phones, laptops, etc.)
• Conduct technical content review and analysis of technical reports from security vulnerability scan, penetration test, and configuration compliance scan tools with respect to the subject system’s context and environment in order to analyze the findings accurately and completely
• Analyze security tool reports and determine residual risk or false positives from technical reports and artifacts before assigning findings.
• Document and provide findings and recommendations that are concise, system-specific, and actionable.
• Perform and document client and system-specific risk analysis for each finding identified during each assessment in accordance with NIST SP 800-30, the client’s risk appetite, and the client’s security policies. The results of this risk analysis shall be documented in the Security Assessment Report (SAR) for each assessed FISMA system and a summary of the assessment results and risk shall be provided in the respective Assessment/Authorization Briefing.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or 8 additional years of relevant equivalent experience
• Minimum eight (8) years of general experience and six (6) years of relevant experience in functional responsibility
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of FISMA and SA&A process
• Core competencies in Information Assurance, Information System/Network Security, IT Assessment, Risk Management, System Testing and Evaluation, and Vulnerability Assessment
• Ability to provide an assessment of the severity of weaknesses or deficiencies discovered in the information system and its environment of operation, and the ability to recommend corrective actions to address identified vulnerabilities
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 (Rev 4 & Rev 5) and NIST 800-137
• Proficiency in writing technical analysis reports
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (required)

Desired:

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (optional but highly recommended)
• Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Experience with IT ticketing systems (Jira, ServiceNow, Remedy, etc.) and eGRC tools (Archer, CSAM, eMASS, etc.)

Clearance: Secret Clearance required, Top Secret with SCI eligibility preferred

Certification Requirement: DoD 8570 IAM/IAT Level II certification. This will change to a DoD 8140 equivalent once a DISA 8140 policy is released.

Location: This is an on-site role with expectations of being on the client site in Arlington, VA five days a week.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, maternity/paternity leave, mobile phone stipend, pre-tax commuter benefits, the opportunity to participate in our mentorship program, and more!
• MindPoint is committed to maintaining a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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Text code SSCA to 202-915-6712 to apply!