Senior Security Control Assessor (SCA)

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a talented Lead / Senior Security Control Assessor (SCA) to join our growing team!

In this role you will manage a team of thirteen (13) SCA's located in the Chantilly/Northern Virginia region, and act as the POC between the SCAs and the Government stake-holder. In support of this mission critical effort you will provide information security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) support to Contractor and Government facilities processing information. You will enhance the Information System (IS) security awareness of Directorates' & Offices' staffs, ensure implementation of appropriately applied proper IS security resources and act as an IS liaison between the Directorates and various Offices.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop and implement procedures for product testing.
• Review and evaluates test results and recommends production or design changes to ensure compliance with qualify and performance standards
• Develop and implements procedures for product testing.
• Design and develops engineering standards and tests to evaluate the functionality of products and systems. 
• Perform information systems assessment and authorization (A&A) as defined in applicable ICDs and guidance.
• Perform, develop, and implement security related directives and guidance for IA/IT/IM.
• Utilize risk management strategies for information technology solutions.
• Coordinate A&A activities of industry and Government information systems and manage and track systems involved in the A&A process.
• Manage program and project implementation and makes significant contributions to department goals and planning efforts.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly
• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant experience. Non-degreed candidates will require 15+ years relevant experience.
• Leadership / management experience
• Experience developing and implementing security related directives and guidance for IA, IT, and IM.
• An active IAM Level III certification (must be willing to obtain/maintain certification within 6 months of hire).

What Desired Skills You Might Bring:

• Ability to simultaneously manage and track multiple large scale systems or programs involved in the A&A process
• In-depth understanding of information technology systems, software, and networks
• Effective technical report and general correspondence writing ability
• Experience in technical project management.
• Technical understanding of emerging technologies and their implementation within Government system and network environments.
• 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.
• Technical understanding of information technology systems, software, and networks.

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Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range:

$120,800.00 - $217,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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