Security Control Assessor - Senior

Overview

SilverEdge is a premier provider of innovative cyber, software, and intelligence solutions, addressing mission-critical challenges for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and beyond. We are dedicated to delivering impactful results to meet mission goals through cutting-edge technology and expertise. We are seeking a Security Control Assessor to join our dynamic team. This individual will play a pivotal role in developing innovative and effective solutions for our DoD customers within the IC sector.

Required Qualifications

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) 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 assess systems against information assurance policies, regulations and instructions Demonstrated experience providing threat analysis based on identified security vulnerabilities Develops and documents security evaluation test plans and procedures Demonstrated experience testing security architectures of cloud-based systems and applications, identifying vulnerabilities and providing security remediation  BA/BS 2+ years of technical related experience Compliance and vulnerability scanning tools (XACTA, RedSeal, Nessus, Splunk, McAfee ePO, and/or other vulnerability scanners) Strong understanding of the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process Excellent oral and technical writing skills  

 

 

Desired Qualifications

Desired Certifications: CASP, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH

About SilverEdge

SilverEdge Government Solutions was founded on the belief that nurturing talent and collaborating closely with our customers enables us to think big and deliver the best for our country. Our mission is to bring top technology talent together to solve the world’s most challenging problems while protecting the United States and our allies.SilverEdge Government Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.