SME Cyber Security Assessor

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Security Control Assessor

Cybersecurity / Information Assurance

Location : Chicago, IL (O'Hare and Midway Airports) - Fully On-Site

Duration : Contract (2 months, with possibility of extension)

Work Shift : A typical shift is 20 : 00 to 04 : 00 (night shift) / 8pm - 4am

About Our Client

Our client is a Fortune 500 leader in defense, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research, supporting vital missions for federal, state, and commercial customers. With decades of experience delivering critical technical solutions, they serve government agencies and commercial clients across the United States and internationally. The company is dedicated to advancing science and technology to solve complex challenges in national security, infrastructure protection, and mission-critical systems. Their work directly impacts the safety and security of millions of Americans through projects spanning cybersecurity, engineering, and technical services.

Job Description

We're seeking an experienced Senior Security Control Assessor to support a critical cybersecurity assessment initiative at Chicago's major airports. In this role, you'll be the expert ensuring that mission-critical airport systems meet the highest federal security standards. Your work will directly protect vital transportation infrastructure that serves millions of travelers annually.

This position requires someone who can operate independently from day one in a high-stakes environment. You'll conduct comprehensive security assessments, analyze risk indicators, document findings, and provide actionable recommendations to government stakeholders. The ideal candidate is passionate about cybersecurity, thrives in structured compliance environments, and understands the critical importance of protecting national infrastructure. You'll collaborate directly with airport IT teams, government officials, and security leadership while working night shifts on-site at O'Hare and Midway airports.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct security control assessments (SCAs) in accordance with NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and CNSS policies, standards, and guidelines
• Provide validation, analysis, and comprehensive documentation of security assessments for airport systems, applications, and appliances
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve formal NSS assessment and compliance CONOPS and SOPs
• Evaluate and update cybersecurity risk indicators, including emerging threats and vulnerabilities specific to aviation infrastructure
• Deliver risk recommendations and track remediation efforts through POA&Ms and continuous monitoring processes
• Author white papers and detailed reports identifying trends, adversary activity, and systemic cybersecurity risks
• Support NSCD compliance engagements, engineering review boards, configuration control boards, and C-SCRM efforts
• Document lessons learned and provide training and technical guidance to airport stakeholders and government personnel
• Brief senior leadership on assessment findings, risk posture, and remediation strategies

Required Experience / Skills

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