Cybersecurity Control Evaluator

2 weeks ago


Arlington, Virginia, United States Tau Six Full time
Join a dynamic and innovative organization that specializes in advanced cybersecurity and systems integration solutions for the national security sector. We are looking for a proactive and skilled individual with a background in secure information systems to become part of our dedicated team of security experts and contribute to the protection of critical national security infrastructures.

Tau Six, a forward-thinking company providing state-of-the-art cybersecurity and systems integration services, is actively seeking a Cybersecurity Control Evaluator (CCE) to support a Department of Defense initiative. This prestigious role will involve assisting the DoD in overseeing and managing IT projects aimed at integrating essential enterprise services. The ideal candidate will possess strong cybersecurity and information assurance expertise, complemented by excellent communication abilities. Candidates should have a comprehensive understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems, cloud technologies, and modern networking practices.

Your exceptional technical skills will be instrumental in identifying risks to enterprise systems across a diverse range of technologies and processes. Your duties will also encompass aspects of physical and environmental security, incident management, and security awareness training. Collaborating closely with the security team, you will play a vital role in risk identification and enterprise defense.

Clearance Required: U.S. Government Top Secret / SCI

Key Responsibilities:

The Cybersecurity Control Evaluator (CCE) will perform and document thorough assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls implemented within or associated with an information system. You will evaluate the overall effectiveness of these controls through documentation reviews, inspections, testing, and interviews. Your role will include providing assessments of vulnerabilities and recommending corrective measures to address identified weaknesses. You will also be responsible for initial mitigation of cybersecurity incidents, supporting investigations, and ensuring incident closure. Additionally, you will assess proposed technologies (hardware, software, and firmware) for cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

General Activities:
  • Enhance operations by conducting functional and systems analyses and recommending policy and procedural changes.
  • Examine secure infrastructure builds to ensure adherence to best practices using the latest networking, virtualization, automation, and configuration management tools.
  • Collaborate with clients to identify and implement security requirements, best practices, and controls.
  • Work alongside clients to develop and execute strategic security initiatives.
  • Assist in security investigations and responses as necessary.
  • Provide cybersecurity technical expertise and analysis for new technologies and configurations.
Specific Assessments:
  • Assessment Package Feedback focusing on documentation supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) steps.
  • Security Assessment Report evaluating an information system in support of authorization determinations.
  • Periodic Cybersecurity Assessment Reports or Security Compliance Reports assessing cybersecurity programs.
  • Cybersecurity Incident Reports documenting cybersecurity incidents.
  • Technical Assessments of hardware, software, or firmware addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
  • Annual compilation of findings based on Security Assessment Reports and Periodic Cybersecurity Assessment Reports.
Position Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience validating security configurations of operating systems.
  • At least 2 years of experience applying Risk Management Framework (RMF) as outlined in NIST Special Publications.
  • Extensive experience with risk assessment technologies and evaluating security feature adequacy across various technologies.
  • Proven experience conducting security testing and providing accreditation recommendations.
  • Familiarity with NIST SP800-53, CNSSI 1253, DCID 6/3, JSIG, and/or ICD 503 is essential.
  • Direct experience with policies, processes, and methodologies in RMF application.
  • Knowledge of host and network access control and auditing technologies.
  • Understanding of incident response, configuration management, and defense-in-depth best practices.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Understanding of cloud computing technologies is a significant advantage.
  • Experience with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides is highly desired.
  • Operating System/Computing Environment certification for Windows Server 2012 or newer UNIX (Linux, Red Hat, Solaris).
  • Experience with vulnerability scanning tools.
  • Experience assessing security-relevant applications.
  • Background as a System Administrator, Information System Security Manager, or Information System Security Officer.
  • Experience applying DoD Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) requirements.
  • Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).
Minimum Education Required:
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a technology-related field.


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