Azad, Inc. · 14 hours ago
Security Control Assessor / Information Assurance Analyst
AZAD Technology Partners is a leading provider of consulting services, seeking a Security Control Assessor to support their Cybersecurity Engineering & Risk Management organization. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal information security regulations through system assessments and the implementation of security controls, while collaborating with various teams to maintain the Authority to Operate for information systems.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Support the Cybersecurity Engineering & Risk Management organization to ensure the agency's Information Systems are operated and maintained as per Federal Information Security Management Act and Authorizing Official “Authority to Operate” requirements
Perform work to meet requirements through system assessments, design, implementation and documentation of information system security controls as defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology
Review and develop implementation details for control standards
Collaborate with privacy, cyber security, software development, and operations teams on the implementation and documentation of the control standards at the system level to ensure current or new systems achieve and maintain ATO
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cyber security, or a related technical field is highly preferred
6 years of experience is required with an applicable bachelor's degree
8 years of experience is required with an applicable associate's degree
10 years of experience is required without a degree or an applicable degree
Experience must include direct work experience conducting assessments of compliance and operational and technical security controls employed within or inherited by an Information System 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)
Knowledge of cyber security and privacy principles and organizational requirements relevant to FISMA and information system confidentiality, availability, and integrity
Knowledge of Security Assessment and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
Demonstrated skill in the application of cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation)
Extensive Knowledge of information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption)
Advanced Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth)
Demonstrated skill in developing and documenting information system designs
Demonstrated technical writing and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to build consensus across a wide group of stakeholders
Valid U.S. Driver's License/Real ID is required
Preferred
Experience in the Information Assurance (IA) of information systems in the federal government
Experience with RS Archer
Benefits
Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Cafeteria Plan
Paid Sick Leave
401K Plan
Credit Union Membership
Referral Bonus