Lead Security Controls Assessor (SCA)

Job Family : Cyber Consulting

Cyber Consulting

Travel Required : Up to 10%

Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

Active Top Secret SCI (TS / SCI)

What You Will Do :

Guidehouse has an opportunity for a cleared Security Controls Assessor (SCA) Lead to leverage their understanding of IC / DOD Risk Management Frameworks (RMF), continuous monitoring, risk scoring, and risk management experience to lead our team of Assessors in conducting rigorous technical testing of security controls across various domains such as access control, cryptography, network security, and incident response for our Intelligence Community customer.

This role is 100% on-site and you must be a self-starter able to work independently.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Works with senior members of the client organization to ensure that overall program and project direction, strategy and expectations are met.

Quickly Gain understanding of customer’s mission and impact managerial practices.

Act as a high-level assessor to help all the Security Control Assessors (SCA) on the RMF Team with their assessments and assessment report reviews prior to submission to the government

Manage security controls assessments including kickoff, submission of deliverables, final report, and executive briefing

Conduct audits to ensure that security controls are implemented correctly and operating effectively

Monitor and evaluate a system's compliance with security, resilience, and dependability requirements

Verify that application software / network / system security postures are implemented as stated, document deviations, and recommend required actions to correct those deviations through the development of POA&Ms

Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of security assessment processes.

Identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and enhancement of assessment methodologies and tools.

Mentor to junior Security Control Assessors

What You Will Need :

ACTIVE and CURRENT TOP SECRET / SCI federal security clearance with MUST obtain and maintain a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph.

TEN (10) or more years of cyber-security related experience or the equivalent combination of experience, education, or professional training with FIVE (5) of those years’ being as a Security Controls Assessor (SCA).

Bachelor’s Degree

DoD 8570.01-M (IAT III) certifications (i.e. CASP+CE, CISSP, CISA, GCED, GCIH, CCSP)

What Would Be Nice To Have :

ACTIVE and CURRENT TOP SECRET / SCI federal security clearance with COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical discipline

Proficient computer skills and experience using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook)

Exceptional oral and written communication skills

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include :

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental / Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend