Security Control Assessor

Overview:

Amyx is seeking to hire a Security Control Assessor-Advanced to support our Cybersecurity Division/NGA Defender in the NCW St. Louis, MO area. Conducts independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (as defined in NIST 800-37).

• Plan and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development for initial installation of systems and networks.
• Review authorization and assurance documents to confirm that the level of risk is within acceptable limits for each software application, system, and network.
• Verify that application software/network/system security postures are implemented as stated, document deviations, and recommend required actions to correct those deviations.
• Develop security compliance processes and/or audits for external services (e.g., cloud service providers, data centers).
• Establish acceptable limits for the software application, network, or system.
• Manage Accreditation Packages (e.g., ISO/IEC 15026-2).
• Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan.
• Perform security reviews and identify security gaps in security architecture resulting in recommendations for inclusion in the risk mitigation strategy.
• Perform risk analysis (e.g., threat, vulnerability, and probability of occurrence) whenever an application or system undergoes a major change.
• Provide input to the Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation (e.g., system life-cycle support plans, concept of operations, operational procedures, and maintenance training materials).
• Verify and update security documentation reflecting the application/system security design features.
• Participate in Risk Governance process to provide security risks, mitigations, and input on other technical risk.
• Ensure that plans of actions and milestones or remediation plans are in place for vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, inspections, etc.
• Assure successful implementation and functionality of security requirements and appropriate information technology (IT) policies and procedures that are consistent with the organization's mission and goals.
• Define and document how the implementation of a new system or new interfaces between systems impacts the security posture of the current environment.
• Ensure that security design and cybersecurity development activities are properly documented (providing a functional description of security implementation) and updated as necessary.
• Support necessary compliance activities (e.g., ensure that system security configuration guidelines are followed, compliance monitoring occurs).
• Ensure that all acquisitions, procurements, and outsourcing efforts address information security requirements consistent with organization goals.
• Assess the effectiveness of security controls.
• Assess all the configuration management (change configuration/release management) processes.

Microsoft Office Suites; SharePoint; Nessus, AWS Tools, Xacta, ServiceNow, Archer, Microsoft Hyper-V, VMWare vSphere, Citrix XenDesktop/Server, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, etc. public key infrastructure, Oauth, OpenID, SAML, SPML

Required:

• Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited college or university (Recommend an accredited Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering degree; or a degree in a Mathematics or Engineering field.)
• Clearance: TS/SCI
• 8140 Certification: CCISO or CISA or CISM or CISSP or CISSP-ISSEP or GSLC or GSNA.

Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies. Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk). Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy. Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles. Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses. Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and access control methods. Knowledge of applicable business processes and operations of customer organizations. Knowledge of application vulnerabilities. Knowledge of communication methods, principles, and concepts that support the network infrastructure. Knowledge of capabilities and applications of network equipment including routers, switches, bridges, servers, transmission media, and related hardware. Knowledge of cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools and their capabilities. Knowledge of encryption algorithms. Knowledge of cryptography and cryptographic key management concepts. Knowledge of data backup and recovery. Knowledge of database systems. Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery continuity of operations plans. Knowledge of organization's enterprise information security architecture. Knowledge of organization's evaluation and validation requirements. Knowledge of organization's Local and Wide Area Network connections. Knowledge of Security Assessment and Authorization process. Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data. Knowledge of vulnerability information dissemination sources (e.g., alerts, advisories, errata, and bulletins). Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles and organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements. Knowledge of information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption). Knowledge of current industry methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating information technology (IT) security assessment, monitoring, detection, and remediation tools and procedures utilizing standards-based concepts and capabilities. Knowledge of network access, identity, and access management (e.g., public key infrastructure, Oauth, OpenID, SAML, SPML). Knowledge of new and emerging information technology (IT) and cybersecurity technologies. Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, Procedural Language/Structured Query Language [PL/SQL] and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return-oriented attacks, malicious code). Knowledge of structured analysis principles and methods. Knowledge of systems diagnostic tools and fault identification techniques. Knowledge of the cyber defense Service Provider reporting structure and processes within ones own organization. Knowledge of the enterprise information technology (IT) architecture. Knowledge of the organizations enterprise information technology (IT) goals and objectives. Knowledge of Supply Chain Risk Management Practices (NIST SP 800-161). Knowledge of the organization's core business/mission processes. Knowledge of applicable laws, statutes (e.g., in Titles 10, 18, 32, 50 in U.S. Code), Presidential Directives, executive branch guidelines, and/or administrative/criminal legal guidelines and procedures. Knowledge of information technology (IT) supply chain security and supply chain risk management policies, requirements, and procedures. Knowledge of critical infrastructure systems with information communication technology that were designed without system security considerations. Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth). Knowledge of security architecture concepts and enterprise architecture reference models (e.g., Zachman, Federal Enterprise Architecture [FEA]). Knowledge of security models (e.g., Bell-LaPadula model, Biba integrity model, Clark-Wilson integrity model). Knowledge of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data security standards. Knowledge of Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security standards. Knowledge of Personal Health Information (PHI) data security standards. Knowledge of laws, policies, procedures, or governance relevant to cybersecurity for critical infrastructures. Knowledge of an organization's information classification program and procedures for information compromise. Knowledge of embedded systems. Knowledge of penetration testing principles, tools, and techniques. Knowledge of controls related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of data. Knowledge of Application Security Risks (e.g. Open Web Application Security Project Top 10 list).

Please contact talent@amyx.com with any questions

Benefits include:

• • • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
    • Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • 401(k) with matching contributions
    • Roth
    • Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
    • Short Term Disability
    • Long Term Disability
    • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
    • Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
    • Wellness Program
    • PTO
    • 11 Holidays
    • Professional Development Reimbursement

Amyx is an Equal Opportunity employer. Amyx is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. Every qualified applicant receives focused consideration for employment and no one is discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Amyx complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Equal Opportunity Employer- Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Amyx is an E-Verify employer.

Amyx proudly and proactively takes affirmative action to advance employment of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Physical Demands

Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.