Security Control Assessor with Security Clearance - Burke, VA, United States - Amyx Inc

Description

Amyx is seeking to hire a Security Control Assessor-Intermediate to support our Cybersecurity Division/NGA Defender in the NCR (Offsite) Chantilly, VA area
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 (as defined in NIST
Responsibilities

• 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).
• Establish acceptable limits for the software application, network, or system

Manage Accreditation Packages (e.g., ISO/IEC

• Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan.
• Perform security reviews and identify security gaps in security architecture resulting in recommendations for inclusion in the risk mitigation strategy.
• Perform risk analysis (e.g., threat, vulnerability, and probability of occurrence) whenever an application or system undergoes a major change.
• Provide input to the Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation (e.g., system life-cycle support plans, concept of operations, operational procedures, and maintenance training materials).
• Verify and update security documentation reflecting the application/system security design features.
• Participate in Risk Governance process to provide security risks, mitigations, and input on other technical risk.
• Ensure that plans of actions and milestones or remediation plans are in place for vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, inspections, etc.
• Assure successful implementation and functionality of security requirements and appropriate information technology (IT) policies and procedures that are consistent with the organization's mission and goals.
• Define and document how the implementation of a new system or new interfaces between systems impacts the security posture of the current environment.
• Ensure that security design and cybersecurity development activities are properly documented (providing a functional description of security implementation) and updated as necessary.
• Support necessary compliance activities (e.g., ensure that system security configuration guidelines are followed, compliance monitoring occurs).
• Ensure that all acquisitions, procurements, and outsourcing efforts address information security requirements consistent with organization goals.
• Assess the effectiveness of security controls.
• Assess all the configuration management (change configuration/release management) processes

Microsoft Office Suites; SharePoint; Nessus, AWS Tools, Xacta, ServiceNow, Archer, Microsoft Hyper-V, VMWare vSphere, Citrix XenDesktop/Server, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, etc
public key infrastructure, Oauth, OpenID, SAML, SPML Qualifications Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited college or university (Recommend an accredited Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering degree; or a degree in a Mathematics or Engineering field.)

Clearance:
TS/SCI

8140 Certification: CAP or CASP+ or Cloud+ or CYSA+ or PenTest+

Benefits include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Roth
• Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• PTO
• 11 Holidays
• Professional Development Reimbursement

Please contact with any questions Amyx is an Equal Opportunity employer
Amyx is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all job seekers
Every qualified applicant receives focused consideration for employment and no one is discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status
In addition to federal law requirements, Amyx complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training
Equal Opportunity Employer- Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amyx is an E-Verify employer
Amyx proudly and proactively takes affirmative action to advance employment of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
Physical Demands Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear
Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format
Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing
Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds
Regular and predictable attendance is essential.