Security Control Assessor (SCA) Level 2 Job #392

Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph Required

Security Control Assessor (SCA), Level 2

Chantilly, VA

Security Control Assessor (SCA) Qualifications

A Security Control Assessor (SCA) is a security professional that provides information security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) support throughout a program’s lifecycle to Contractor and Government facilities processing customer information. All SCAs require relevant technical experience/education in accordance with the below table. 

Contractor personnel shall, within six months from their arrival, achieve the appropriate IA certifications at the appropriate level for the position.

Level 2 SCAs require moderate information system security knowledge and skills to include the following desired qualifications:

a.    Practical experience performing information systems assessment and authorization (A&A) as defined in applicable ICDs and guidance. 
b.    Practical experience performing the processes involved in developing and implementing security related directives and guidance for Information Assurance, Information Technology, and Information Management;
c.    Practical experience utilizing risk management strategies for information technology solutions;
d.    Technical understanding of emerging technologies and their implementation within Government system and network environments;
e.    Knowledge of information technology concepts used in the evaluation of security performance and integrity of state-of-the-art applications, communications systems, hardware, software, satellite control systems, and information processing systems;
f.    Technical understanding of information technology systems, software, and networks;
g.    Ability to effectively coordinate A&A activities of industry and Government information systems to meet acquisition milestone requirements; and
h.    Effective technical report and general correspondence writing ability.

• SCA Level 2 must have an Bachelor's degree and 3 year's experience or High School/GED and 5 year's experience or Associates and 4 years or master's or higher and 2 year's experience.