UltraViolet Cyber
Cybersecurity
SeniorSecurityControlsAssessor
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“Senior Security Controls Assessor at UltraViolet Cyber. Skills: Risk Management Framework, FISMA, NIST 800-53. Plan security control assessments. Execute security control assessments”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure effectiveness of security controls; Support enterprise system authorization
Industry & Context.
Identify control gaps; Identify vulnerabilities
Federal background investigation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
US Citizenship required, Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or related field (or 6 years of experience equivalency), 7+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, audit, or compliance, Specialized focus on RMF and NIST 800-series publications, Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-53, Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-53A, Deep understanding of FISMA, Federal background investigation required
Nice to Have
Current or prior DHS suitability highly preferred
What You'll Do.
Plan security control assessments
Execute security control assessments
Review system configurations
Perform technical testing
Compile assessment results
Generate risk determinations
Identify control weaknesses
Support development of POA&Ms
Guide junior assessors
Review junior assessor deliverables
Coordinate assessment activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with ISSOs; Coordinate with system owners; Coordinate with stakeholders
Communication Scope
Reporting
Process & Methodology
Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
Full Job Description
## Description Make a difference here. UltraViolet Cyber is a leading platform-enabled unified security operations company providing a comprehensive suite of security operations solutions. Founded and operated by security practitioners with decades of experience, the UltraViolet Cyber security-as-code platform combines technology innovation and human expertise to make advanced real-time cybersecurity accessible for all organizations by eliminating risks of separate red and blue teams. By creating continuously optimized identification, detection, and resilience from today’s dynamic threat landscape, UltraViolet Cyber provides both managed and custom-tailored unified security operations solutions to the Fortune 500, Federal Government, and Commercial clients. UltraViolet Cyber is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with global offices across the U.S. and in India. UltraViolet Cyber is seeking to hire a Senior Security Control Assessor (SCA) to act as an independent evaluator to ensure the effectiveness of management, operational, and technical security controls. The candidate will lead cybersecurity compliance assessments, identify control gaps and vulnerabilities, and recommend risk-mitigation strategies to support enterprise system authorization. ## What You'll Do Assessment Execution: Plan and execute comprehensive security control assessments in accordance with frameworks like the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and FISMA. Testing & Evaluation: Review system configurations, evaluate evidence, and perform technical testing (e.g., vulnerability scanning) to validate security posture. Documentation & Reporting: Compile assessment results into Security Assessment Reports (SARs) and generate risk determinations for Authorizing Officials (AOs). Remediation & Tracking: Identify control weaknesses and support the development of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms). Team Leadership: Guide junior assessors, review deliverables, and coordinate assessment activities with
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