M9 Solutions

SecurityControlAssessor

$115–155k ~AI est. Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Security Control Assessor at M9 Solutions. Skills: Risk Management Framework, Security control assessment, NIST RMF. Evaluate security controls. Test security controls”

What You'll Achieve.

Provide tailored documentation; Verify implementation of remediation actions

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Identify vulnerabilities; Identify weaknesses; Identify potential risks; Analyze vulnerability scans

Eligibility Requirements

Onsite in Washington, DC, Active Secret clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Active Secret clearance, Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, NIST RMF implementation guidance, eMASS or similar tools, Analyzing vulnerability scans, STIG implementations

Nice to Have

Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC), Cybersecurity Information Assurance experience, Hands-on experience researching, writing, and submitting documentation packages for new system authorizations

What You'll Do.

Evaluate security controls

Test security controls

Validate security controls

Provide tailored documentation

Act as independent assessor

Plan security control assessments

Execute security control assessments

Develop assessment procedures

Maintain assessment methodologies

Analyze control effectiveness

Evaluate control effectiveness

Identify vulnerabilities

Identify potential risks

Prepare Security Assessment Reports

Collaborate with system owners

Collaborate with ISSOs

Verify remediation actions

Conduct follow-up assessments

Provide expert advice

Develop System Security Plans

Maintain System Security Plans

Develop Plans of Action

Maintain Plans of Action

Stay current with threats

Stay current with technologies

Stay current with best practices

Validate security control implementation

Perform continuous monitoring

Examine security control weaknesses

Determine desired intent

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

System owners; ISSOs; Stakeholders

Communication Scope

Documentation; Reporting

Process & Methodology

Project Management, Program Management

Full Job Description

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting. M9 Solutions is seeking a Security Control Assessor to work onsite in support of a government contract for a client located in Washington, DC. An active Secret clearance is required. Responsibilities Evaluate, test, and validate the effectiveness of security controls within our organization's information systems and networks, with a strong emphasis on applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Provide the client with tailored documentation to support their security authorization. Independent assessor for Risk Management Framework Steps 0 to 7. Plan and execute security control assessments for various information systems within the organization. Develop and maintain assessment procedures and methodologies aligned with NIST guidelines and other relevant frameworks. Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented security controls. Identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential risks in information systems and infrastructure. Prepare detailed Security Assessment Reports (SARs) documenting findings and recommendations. Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, and other stakeholders throughout the assessment process. Verify the implementation of remediation actions and conduct follow-up assessments as needed. Provide expert advice on the development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms). Stay current with evolving cybersecurity threats, technologies,

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