Security Control Assessor- Journeyman

Security Control Assessor - Journeyman

Job Location: Fort Meade, MD

Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours per week

Athena Technology Group, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned /Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment and operations of stat of the art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solutions to the warfighter. With a proven track record of technical support to our customers, we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

Perform Security Control Assessments to determine the extent to which Information System

security controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired

outcomes as stated in the DISA Information Assurance Requirements. Conducts independent

comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and

control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system to

determine the overall effectiveness of the controls. Follow Assessment and Authorization

procedures as defined in NIST 800-37 to complete comprehensive security control assessment and

draft formal Security Assessment Reports (SAR) to document finding.

Tasks:

* Plan and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development for initial

installation of systems and networks.

* Review authorization and assurance documents to confirm that the level of risk is within

acceptable limits for each software application, system, and network.

* Verify that application software/network/system security postures are implemented as stated,

document deviations, and recommend required actions to correct those deviations.

* Develop security compliance processes and/or audits for external services (e.g., cloud

service providers, data centers).

* Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan.

* Verify and update security documentation reflecting the application/system security design

features.

* Ensure that plans of actions and milestones or remediation plans are in place for

vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, inspections, etc.

* Support necessary compliance activities (e.g., ensure that system security configuration

guidelines are followed, compliance monitoring occurs).

* Assess the effectiveness of security controls and assess all the configuration management

(change configuration/release management) processes.

Desired skills:

* Experience with RMF, CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53, ICD 503

* Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Content

Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker (SCC)

* Experience with utilizing Telos XACTA tool

* Applies knowledge of Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs)

* Applies experience with compliance and vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, McAfee ePO)

* Conducts comprehensive security control assessments levied against a system and

documenting the results, including recommendations for correcting any weaknesses or

deficiencies in the controls

* Develops a Security Assessment Report (SAR)

* Conducts comprehensive reviews of security authorization documents to ensure the

appropriate NIST security guidelines were used during the assessments and the selections of

security controls are relevant to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system

* Performs security control assessments on cloud-based systems

Required Experience:

* 5+ years of relevant experience as a cyber security control assessor

* Certification Requirements: IAM Level II, CAP or CCSP preferred

* Education Requirement: B.S. or relevant experience in related field

* Clearance Requirements: Active TS/SCI

US Citizenship and an active DOD TOP SECRECT/SCI Clearance are required for the position.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. ATG is a growing company and there will be

opportunities for internal advancement. ATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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