# Security Control Assessor (SCA) II

**Company**: GDIT
**Location**: Arlington, VA
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $153,000 - $207,000
**Category**: Security
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

The Security Control Assessor (SCA) II 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.

Responsibilities include:

- Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy;

- Perform assessment of ISs, based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology;

- 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;

- 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.

Requirements:

- 7+ years related experience;

- Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in SAP, SCI or Collateral Information Systems (IS) Security;

- Prior performance in the role of an ISSO and ISSM or SCA;

- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years);

- IAT Level III - within 6 months of hire date (CISSP, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, etc.);

- TS/SCI required;

- Must be able to Attain – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.

Benefits:

- 401K with company match;

- Comprehensive health and wellness packages;

- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career;

- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications;

- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from;

- Rest and recharge with additional paid vacation and holidays.

## Skills

### Required
- Information Security
- Information Security Management
- Information System Security

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