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Location:Fort Meade, MD
FT/PT Status:Full Time
Required Clearance:Top Secret w/ CI Poly
Salary Range:200-220 We are seeking an experienced Senior Security Control Assessor (SCA) to support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring of information systems. This role focuses on evaluating security controls, identifying risks, and supporting authorization decisions within DoD and/or IC environments. Responsibilities
- Assess the effectiveness of security controls in accordance with RMF
- Perform security reviews to identify gaps in system architecture and design
- Conduct risk analysis and develop mitigation recommendations
- Execute security authorization reviews and support ATO decisions
- Validate security posture of systems, networks, and applications
- Monitor and evaluate compliance across information systems
- Develop Statements of Risk (SORs) and document security findings
- Provide authorization recommendations to the Authorizing Official (AO) Qualifications & Requirements
- 7+ years of cybersecurity experience supporting RMF/A&A activities
- Previous experience in SCA, ISSM, ISSO, or ISSE roles
- Strong working knowledge of Secure Systems & Cloud/AI/ML Environments and NIST RMF
frameworks in advanced R&D portfolios
- Experience with GRC/RMF tools such as XACTA, eMASS, or ServiceNow (SNOW)
- IAM Level III certification (CISM, CISSP, or GSLC)
- Ability to assess vulnerabilities, analyze risk, and document findings clearly
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a relevant field Preferred
- Experience supporting DoD, IC, or SAP environments
- Knowledge of FedRAMP and cloud security requirements
- Familiarity with STIGs, SRGs, and continuous monitoring practices
Travel: Up to 50% travel required during the first year. Clearance
- Active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly Strategic Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to non-discrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability (physical or mental), age (40 or older), protected veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history) or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy includes but is not limited to the following employment actions: recruitment, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, compensation, fringe benefits, training, mentoring and sponsorship programs.