11-009 – Security Control Assessor (SCA) II

11-009 – Security Control Assessor (SCA) II

Location: Crystal City, VA

Salary: $168,932.71

Billet Number: JUSTIFIED-0055

Skill Level: 2

Current Vacancy-Specific Requirements

MANDATORY: 7-9 years related experience; 4+ years experience in SAP, SCI, or Collateral Information Systems (S) security and implementation of regulations identified in the description of duties; Prior performance in the role of ISSO and ISSM or SCA; TRAINING: IAM Level II (in lieu of IAT Level III)

Position Description

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 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

Represent the customer on inspection teams

Experience:

7 - 9 years related experience

Minimum of four (4) 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 or SCA

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 II within 6 months of the date of hire

Security Clearance:

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 50lbs

Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)

Individuals must possess current Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility with an in scope BI, or enrollment into Continuous Evaluation, or an in scope open PR. Depending on the position, additional security screening may also be required (e.g., polygraph examination, etc.).