Junior Security Controls Assessor

Tyto Athene is searching for a Junior Security Controls Assessor to support one of our law enforcment customers in Washington, DC. The candidate will ensure that security requirements for information systems meet FISMA requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Support RMF steps 4 –assess, 5 -authorize, step 6 –monitor controls: conducting system security assessments, supporting the system security authorization to operate process, and conducting annual assessments, respectively
• Produce quality security assessment deliverables, ensuring the content of each deliverable is specific to the subject systems, complete, and accurate
• Develop and execute a security and privacy assessment plan for each security assessment project
• Create and maintain test cases for security assessment testing
• Perform security testing at the control-requirement level for each unique component of each system (e.g., application, web application server, financial systems, database server/instance, operating systems, specialized appliances, network and infrastructure devices, and end-user devices (e.g., mobile phones, laptops, etc.)
• Conduct technical content review and analysis of technical reports from security vulnerability scan, penetration test, and configuration compliance scan tools with respect to the subject system’s context and environment in order to analyze the findings accurately and completely
• Analyze security tool reports and determine residual risk or false positives from technical reports and artifacts before assigning findings
• Document and provide findings and recommendations that are concise, system-specific, and actionable
• Perform and document client and system-specific risk analysis for each finding identified during each assessment in accordance with NIST SP 800-30, the client’s risk appetite, and the client’s security policies. The results of this risk analysis shall be documented in the Security Assessment Report (SAR) for each assessed FISMA system, and a summary of the assessment results and risk shall be provided in the respective Assessment/Authorization Briefing.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or eight years of relevant equivalent experience
• Minimum of 1 years of relevant experience in functional responsibility
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of FISMA, NIST, and SPA&A process
• Critical thinking
• Strategy development
• Balancing security requirements with mission needs
• Ability to provide an assessment of the severity of weaknesses or deficiencies discovered in the information system and its environment of operation, and the ability to recommend corrective actions to address identified vulnerabilities
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, 53A Rev 5, and 800-137
• Proficiency in writing technical analysis reports
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Legislative branch experience a plus

Desired:

• Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Experience with GRC Tools such as ServiceNow, CSAM, etc.

Clearance: US Citizen with Public Trust eligibility required

Location: Hybrid with on-site in Washington DC a couple days a week.

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. Salary for this role is between 75-95K. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and maternity/paternity leave.