Security Control Assessment Validator, Senior

Security Control Assessment Validator, Senior

Job Category: Security

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor-Validator (SCA-V) to support our customer, U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) in Doral, Florida. This position is contingent upon award.  

 

The ideal candidate demonstrates expertise in security control assessment and validation, with a focus on DoD and NIST standards. They possess comprehensive knowledge in ensuring system resilience against cyber threats and maintaining compliance through processes including Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) inspections, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).  

 

This role involves validating System Control Assessments (SCAs), providing quality assurance, and supporting data and information system services, and will function as a technical expert across multiple project assignments and may supervise others. 

Responsibilities:

• Assess and ensure effective security measures are implemented and compliant with DoD and NIST standards 

• Align POAMs with Mission Assurance objectives and validate SCA's system testing 

• Ensure systems are resilient against cyber threats and validate SCA's assessments 

• Establish and maintain compliance through CSSP inspections, A&A process, RMF, and CORA program 

• Support data and information system services and Warfighter Experience (WX) services as directed 

• Apply comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high-impact assignments 

• Function as a technical expert across multiple project assignments and may supervise others 

Qualifications:
Required: 

• US citizen with active Secret security clearance

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in relevant subject

• 7+ years of cybersecurity or IT risk management experience 

• DoD 8140 certification at Intermediate level (e.g., Security+, GSEC, or Cloud+) 

• SCA-V experience emphasizing DoD and NIST standards, proficiency in maintaining compliance through CSSP inspections, A&A process, RMF, and demonstrated ability to validate SCAs and provide quality assurance 

Desired:

• DoD 8140 certification at Advanced level (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or CASP/SecurityX) 

• Background in military cybersecurity operations 

• Experience with high-impact security assignments and familiarity with warfighter experience (WX) services 

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. 

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$90,300-$189,600

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.