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From the employer's careers site First seen 25 Oct 2026

Security Control Assessor (SCA) I

GDIT West Lake, TX On-site senior full-time

Salary

$129,813 - $156,745 per year

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Description

The Security Control Assessor (SCA) I 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:

  • Performing oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of IS security program policy
  • Conducting assessments of ISs based on the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology
  • Advising the Information System Owner (ISO), Information Data Owner (IDO), Program Security Officer (PSO), and the Delegated and/or Authorizing Official (DAO/AO) on assessment and authorization issues
  • Evaluating Authorization packages and making recommendations to the AO and/or DAO for authorization
  • Assessing proposed changes to Authorization boundaries operating environment and mission needs
  • Reviewing and concurring with all sanitizations and clearing procedures
  • Assisting the Government with security incidents and compliance inspections
  • Evaluating Hardware and Software to determine security impact on Authorization boundaries
  • Representing the customer on inspection teams

Requirements:

  • 5+ years related experience
  • Minimum of three (3) years' experience in SAP, SCI or Collateral Information Systems (IS) Security
  • 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 3 (CISSP, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, etc.) or IAM Level 1 - within 6 months of hire
  • TS/SCI active clearance
  • Willingness to submit to a 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
  • Extra paid vacation and holidays

Skills

Required

  • Information Security
  • Information Systems
  • Risk Mitigation Strategies
  • System Security

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/job/USA-TX-West-Lake/Security-Control-Assessor--SCA--I_RQ230953-1

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