Information Technology Specialist

3 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Administrative Office Of The U.S. Courts Full time

The Security Control Assessor (SCA) will play a critical role in evaluating the effectiveness of security controls implemented within the organization's information systems.

The incumbent will be responsible for conducting assessments using a variety of methods, including examinations, interviews, and testing, to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and areas for improvement within our information systems.

The incumbent must have a strong background in information security, risk management, and a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements such as NIST standards and industry-specific compliance frameworks.

This position requires a deep understanding of security assessment methodologies, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:
Collaborating with stakeholders to develop assessment plans that outline the scope, objectives, and methodology for conducting security assessments. This involves understanding the organization's information systems, business processes, and security requirements.
Conducting thorough examinations of security controls implemented within information systems, including technical, administrative, and physical controls. Analyzing documentation, policies, and procedures to assess the adequacy of security measures and identify areas of non-compliance or weakness.

Conducting structured interviews with key personnel, including IT staff, system administrators, and business stakeholders, to gather insights into security practices, procedures, and challenges.

Identifying potential security gaps or vulnerabilities through dialogue and questioning during interviews.

Performing technical testing activities, such as vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and security configuration reviews, to assess the effectiveness of security controls.

Utilize automated tools and manual techniques to identify and exploit security vulnerabilities and assess the organization's resilience to cyber threats.

Analyzing assessment findings from examinations, interviews, and testing to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. Preparing comprehensive assessment reports that summarize findings, highlight areas of concern, and provide actionable recommendations for enhancing security posture. Presenting assessment results to stakeholders, including management, IT teams, and regulatory authorities, in a clear and concise manner.

Documenting assessment findings in the Governance and Risk Compliance (GRC) system, including identified vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and recommendations for remediation.

Staying informed about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices in security assessment methodologies. Collaborating with internal teams to implement remediation plans and security enhancements based on assessment findings and recommendations. Participating in ongoing monitoring and evaluation activities to track the effectiveness of security controls and ensure continuous improvement.

Performing the tasks and meeting the skills, knowledge and abilities as described in NIST Special Publication National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce for the roles of Security Control Assessor (SP-RSK-002).

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