Job Description

Security Control Assessor (SCA) I

REQ: J-26-1446

The SCA is responsible for conducting a comprehensive assessment of the management, operational, and technical

security controls employed within or inherited by an IS to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (i.e., the

extent to which the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome

with respect to meeting the security requirements for the system). SCAs also provide an assessment of the severity of

weaknesses or deficiencies discovered in the IS and its environment of operation and recommend corrective actions

to address identified vulnerabilities. Responsibilities will cover Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

and Special Access Program (SAP) activities within the customer’s area of responsibility.

Performance shall include:

• 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 sanitizations 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.
• Represent the customer on inspection teams.

Experience

• 5 - 7 years of directly related experience
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in either 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 (must be articulated in resume).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications:

• 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 6months

of the date of hire.

Security Clearance:

· Top Secret w/SCI Eligibility

· Current clearance as defined in the Task Order

· Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information

· Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to regularly lift 50 lbs.