Lead Assessor

1 month ago

Herndon, United States ShorePoint Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

Who we are:


ShorePoint is a fast-growing, industry recognized, and award-winning cybersecurity services firm with a focus on high-profile, high-threat, private and public-sector customers who demand experience and proven security models to protect their data. ShorePoint subscribes to a “work hard, play hard” mentality and celebrates individual and company successes. We are passionate about our mission and going above and beyond to deliver for our customers. We are equally passionate about an environment that supports creativity, accountability, diversity, inclusion, and a focus on giving back to our community.  

 

The Perks:

 

As recognized members of the Cyber Elite, we work together in partnership to defend our nation’s critical infrastructure while building meaningful and exciting career development opportunities in a culture tailored to the individual technical and professional growth. We are committed to the belief that our team members do their best work when they are happy and well cared for. In support of this philosophy, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including major carriers for health care providers. Highlighted benefits offered: 18 days of PTO, 11 holidays, 80% of insurance premium covered, 401k, continued education, certifications maintenance and reimbursement, etc.

 

Who we’re looking for:


We are seeking a Lead Assessor to work directly with the federal Assessment Agent, leading security assessment engagements and ensuring the quality of deliverables. This role involves mentoring and supervising a team of assessors, managing the effectiveness of security-related programs, and developing innovative solutions to complex problems. The Lead Assessor will possess advanced consulting skills, extensive technical expertise, and the ability to adapt to client needs and industry best practices. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth, development, and culture of an exciting and fast-growing company in the cybersecurity market.

 

What you’ll be doing:                                                                     

 

  • Lead the security assessment engagement and ensure the overall quality of assessment deliverables.
  • Mentor and supervise a team of assessors.
  • Manage the day-to-day operations and effectiveness of security-related programs and initiatives.
  • Apply advanced consulting skills and extensive technical expertise to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Conduct and lead a small team in performing NIST 800-53 Rev. 4/5 security control assessments against on-premises systems and FedRAMP cloud-based systems, including but not limited to developing assessment kickoffs PowerPoint decks, SCA Plans, SAR/RARs, POA&Ms, etc.
  • Conduct system interviews through independently developed security-focused questions.
  • Review security artifacts and vulnerability scans.
  • Validate security control implementation based on interviews, examinations, and technical testing.
  • Document security control implementations within a security control workbook or CRM.

 

What you need to know:

 

  • Experience conducting and leading NIST 800-53 security control assessments for on-premises and FedRAMP cloud-based systems.
  • Knowledge of well-known cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
  • Experience communicating, presenting, and collaborating with Federal clients.
  • Experience managing assessment timelines and developing deliverables using established client templates.
  • Understanding of risk management strategies.

 

Must have’s:


  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience conducting and leading a small team in performing NIST 800-53.
  • 5+ years of experience evaluating and assessing well-known cloud platforms (e.g. IaaS – AWS, Azure, etc.)
  • 5+ years of experience communicating, presenting, and collaborating with the Federal client.
  • 5+ years of experience with successfully managing assessment timelines and developing required deliverables using established client templates with attention to detail.
  • 3+ years of experience with developing and implementing risk management strategies.
  • Certifications: CISSP, cloud-related certifications and
  • Additional Certification of the following list: CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+ CE), GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC), CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSMP, CyberSec First Responder (CFR), Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on agency requirements.

 

Where it’s done:

 

  • Remote (Herndon, VA).

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