Security Controls Specialist

2 days ago

Washington, United States Coalfire Federal Full time
Job Title: Security Controls Assessor

Coalfire Federal is a leading cybersecurity consultancy firm that provides independent and tailored advice, assessments, technical testing, and a full suite of cyber engineering services to Federal agency customers. With an unparalleled client list and deep customer relationships with leading cloud and technology providers, Coalfire Federal is committed to making the world a safer place by solving our clients' toughest security challenges.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Security Controls Assessor to support our Federal team. As a Security Controls Assessor, you will facilitate Security Control Assessments (SCAs) and possibly other advanced-level Continuous Monitoring Activities within cloud-based environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a Security Assessment Plan and Security Assessment Report.
  • Plan and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development for initial installation of systems and networks.
  • Provide input to the Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation.
  • Provide weekly updates on assessment status.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Ensure that security design and cybersecurity development activities are properly documented and updated as necessary.
  • Assess the effectiveness of security controls.
  • Assess all the configuration management (change configuration/release management) processes.
Requirements
  • Computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
  • Risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
  • Laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy.
  • Cybersecurity and privacy principles.
  • Cyber threats and vulnerabilities, including application vulnerabilities.
  • Specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.
  • Authentication, authorization, and access control methods.
  • Applicable business processes and operations of customer organizations.
  • Capabilities and applications of network equipment including routers, switches, bridges, servers, transmission media, and related hardware.
  • Cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools and their capabilities.
  • Server administration and client operating systems engineering theories, concepts, and methods.
  • System software and organizational design standards, policies, and authorized approaches (e.g., international organization for standardization [iso] guidelines) relating to system design.
  • System life cycle management principles, including software security and usability.
Education and Experience
  • Completed Bachelors degree from an accredited university, preferably in an IT related field.
  • At minimum 5+ years of hands-on work experience with Assessor (SCA) duties; performing systems security assessments, preparing system security documentation, and/or performing security upgrades for live networks, desktop systems, servers, and enterprise data bases leading to successful security authorization of such systems.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of GRC tools e.g., Xacta.
  • Knowledge of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
  • Cloud and or engineering related certifications.
Why Coalfire Federal?

Our people make Coalfire Federal great. We work together on interesting things and achieve exceptional results. We act as trusted advisors to our customers and are committed to client-focused innovation as well as innovation in the industries that we serve. Coalfire offers our people the chance to grow professionally with colleagues they like and respect while tackling challenges that stretch their minds and expand their skill sets. Regardless of location, you'll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You'll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. You'll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support memberships, and comprehensive insurance options.

Coalfire is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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