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Watermark Risk Management International, LLC · 1 day ago

SCA I - Security Control Assessor

Crystal City, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Watermark Risk Management International, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in security and risk management. They are seeking a Security Control Assessor (SCA) I responsible for conducting assessments of security controls and recommending corrective actions to address vulnerabilities within information systems.

Risk ManagementSecurity

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructure

Perform assessment of ISs, based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology in accordance with the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG)

Advise the Information System Owner (ISO), Information Data Owner (IDO), Program Security Officer (PSO), and the Delegated and/or Authorizing Official (DAO/AO) on any assessment and authorization issues

Evaluate Authorization packages and make recommendation to the AO and/or DAO for authorization

Evaluate IS threats and vulnerabilities to determine whether additional safeguards are required

Advise the Government concerning the impact levels for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability for the information on a system

Ensure security assessments are completed and results documented and prepare the Security Assessment Report (SAR) for the Authorization boundary

Initiate a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) with identified weaknesses for each Authorization Boundaries assessed, based on findings and recommendations from the SAR

Evaluate security assessment documentation and provide written recommendations for security authorization to the Government

Discuss recommendation for authorization and submit the security authorization package to the AO/DAO

Assess proposed changes to Authorization boundaries operating environment and mission needs to determine the continuation to operate

Review and concur with all sanitization and clearing procedures in accordance with Government guidance and/or policy

Assist the Government compliance inspections

Assist the Government with security incidents that relate to cybersecurity and ensure that the proper and corrective measures have been taken

Ensure organization are addressing and conducting all phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC)

Evaluate Hardware and Software to determine security impact that it might have on Authorization boundaries

Evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of Continuous Monitoring Plans

Additional duties as assigned

Qualification

SAP experienceIS security assessmentRisk Management FrameworkInformation Assurance TechnicianInformation Assurance ManagerCritical thinkingLeadership skillsEffective communication

Required

5-7 years related experience

Minimum of three (3) years' experience in SAP, SCI or Collateral Information Systems (IS) Security and the implementation of regulations identified in the description of duties

Prior performance in the role of ISSO and ISSM

Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)

Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level III or Information Assurance Manager Level I within 6 months of the date of hire

Active/current TS/SCI

Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information

Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs

May require sedentary work at least 50% of the time

Reports to a physical location which occasionally requires the ability to traverse between buildings

Ability to manage stress with a high degree of maturity/professionalism

Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills and the ability to work well with others

Effective verbal and written communication skills

All Level I & Level II positions - candidate should possess some Special Access Program (SAP) experience

All Level III positions - candidate should possess 2+ years of Special Access Program (SAP) experience