Cybersecurity Assessor – Validator

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization Validator supporting Navy and DoD customers. Delivering technical and programmatic Information Assurance and Cybersecurity services for strategic combat and non-enterprise network and information systems.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeMiddletown • Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $83,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical and programmatic Information Assurance (IA) services and perform independent risk assessments in support of network and information security systems
Lead and facilitate meetings, briefings, and cross-functional discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders to communicate security risks, vulnerabilities, assessment results, and remediation progress, and to drive alignment and timely resolution of identified issues
Prepare cybersecurity documentation using accepted DoD guidelines and frameworks, such as RMF and related certification/authorization processes
Review Security Assessment Plans (SAP), ensuring the implementation of Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Scans, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), Security Content Automation Protocols (SCAP) and Cybersecurity Assessment Reports (CSAR)
Provide Assessment and Authorization (A&A) support, including observing tests, analyzing actual test results, and making recommendations for improvement of security plans, contingency plans, and security risk/vulnerability assessments
Analyze policies and procedures and validate compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Objectives and Controls against applicable Federal laws, regulations, and DoD/Navy requirements, and recommend corrective actions to close compliance gaps
Recommend and support system enhancements to resolve identified security deficiencies
Review documented compliance scans results and evaluate system administration practices and security products
Conduct security program audits and develop mitigation strategies to reduce identified risks
Develop strategies to address privacy, risk management, and e-authentication requirements
Support the development and implementation of security architectures to meet emerging and evolving security requirements
Evaluate, develop, and improve security policies, requirements, and tools
Perform vulnerability assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain/reinstate a Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
2–4 years of related professional experience in information assurance, cybersecurity, risk management, or systems security
7+ years of experience required for those without a Bachelor’s degree
IAT Level II or III certification - CompTIA Security+ certification required or obtainable within 3 months of hire
Working knowledge of security authorization processes, security documentation, and vulnerability assessment practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive benefits package
healthcare benefits
paid leave
retirement plans
education and training assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Risk AssessmentSecurity ComplianceCybersecurity AssessmentSecurity Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)Security Content Automation Protocols (SCAP)Assessment and Authorization (A&A)Security Program AuditsMitigation StrategiesSecurity Architecture Development

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipCollaborationProblem-SolvingCross-Functional Facilitation

Certifications

Active Secret Security ClearanceIAT Level II or III Certification