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Security Controls Assessor
DC, Washington 20585 Security Clearance: U.S. Citizen, Current Security Clearance, Top Secret, DoE Q Skills: FISMA, RMF, NIST 800-53, SAR, Security Controls, Compliance ManagementWe are seeking a Security Controls Assessor to work in support of a Department of Energy program. Qualified candidates will have experience with cybersecurity operations and compliance management. Prior experience with FISMA controls is required. Location Note: Candidates must be local to Germantown, MD for on-site work. Travel Note: Some travel within the continental US will be required (estimated at 25%). Duties and responsibilities include:- Writing security assessment reports based on compliance with FISMA controls
- Constructing Plans of Actions & Milestones (PO&AMs) to rectify issues and then following up and reporting on actions taken
- Responding to cyber security questions as needed, explaining policies, and providing guidance for System Owners
- Ensuring that IT systems are aligned with the necessary Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts
- Working with Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams and Information System Security Managers (ISSMs) to prevent issues related to compliance or account approvals
- Remediating vulnerabilities by documenting system asset data in collaboration with Security Engineering and Operations & Maintenance teams
- U.S. citizenship
- Current Top Secret or Q clearance
- Bachelor's degree required; Studies in Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related discipline preferred
- 10+ years of related experience conducting full assessments of security controls
- Experience and familiarity with NIST 800-53 standards and guidelines
- Experience identifying vulnerabilities and reporting on findings in security assessment reports
- Demonstrated ability to work with technical and non-technical business peers and managers
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to work with a blended government and contractor team
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