Control Validation Security Specialist - (Senior QA/Test Engineer)

Job#: 3047596

Job Description:

CONTROL VALIDATION SECURITY SPECIALIST - SENIOR (QA/Test Engineer) (8)

• Independently performs IT audits on complex information systems, applications, and enclaves to ensure that appropriate controls exist, are correctly implemented, and that procedures are compliant with Federal and DOD standards.
• Conducts accurate evaluation of the level of security required.
• Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction.
• Works at the highest level of all phases of information systems auditing.
• Provides technical support in the areas of vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, network security, and security implementation.
• Provides technical evaluations of customer systems and assists with making security improvements.
• Conducts cybersecurity control validation exercises on classified and unclassified networks, applications, and systems to validate the effectiveness of current security measures.
• Weighs business needs against security concerns and analyzes applied mitigations to evaluate whether they meet security requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Three (3) years of experience working with DOD1 8500.2 or NIST SP 800-53 and understand the principles of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Two (2) years of experience with eMASS
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving security issues.
• Proficiency in basic analytical software such as Microsoft Excel and Access, proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, to include Word, PowerPoint
• Strong skills implementing and configuring networks and networks components.
• Experience weighing business needs against security concerns.
• Experience analyzing applied mitigations to evaluate whether they meet security requirements.
• Must possess IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 3 (T3) prior to onboarding

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Employee Type:

Contract

Remote:

Yes

Location:

Fort Belvoir, VA, US

Job Type:

Engineering and Technicians

Date Posted:

August 25, 2026

Pay Range:

$70 - $80 per hour

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