Senior Security Controls Assessor

Avint

Senior Security Controls Assessor conducting independent assessments of complex information systems for federal contracts. Leading security control verification and mentoring junior assessors.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $141,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Avint is seeking a highly motivated Senior Security Controls Assessor (SCA) in support of a critical federal contract.
The Senior SCA is a subject matter expert responsible for executing comprehensive, independent assessments of the organization’s most complex information systems, applications, and cloud infrastructures.
Operating as a senior-level individual contributor, this role focuses on verifying the implementation, correctness, and effectiveness of technical, operational, and management security controls.
The Senior SCA handles the most complex, critical, or sensitive system assessments, serving as a technical mentor to junior assessors and a primary technical advisor to system owners during the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education:
· Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) OR equivalent professional experience.
· Security+; higher certifications such as CISSP, CAP, or CASP desired.
Experience:
· Minimum of 8-10 years of dedicated experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, or IT auditing.
· At least six (6) years of dedicated experience performing hands-on security controls assessments of the most complex (C4) systems.
Clearance Requirements:
· Must be a U.S. citizen (no dual citizenship).
· Ability to pass a background investigation.
· Able to obtain and maintain DHS Suitability/Entry on Duty (EOD).
Soft Skills:
· Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a high level of technical professional skepticism. · Excellent technical writing skills, with the ability to clearly document complex technical findings and defend assessment results to stakeholders. · Exceptional interpersonal and diplomatic skills, allowing for productive collaboration with system administrators, developers, and management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Joining Avint is a win-win proposition! You will feel the personal touch of a small business and receive BIG business benefits, from competitive salaries, full health insurance, generous time off, and observation of federal holidays. Additionally, we encourage every Avint employee to further their professional development. To assist you in achieving your goals, we offer reimbursement for courses, exams, and tuition.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Information AssuranceIT AuditingSecurity ControlsTechnical AssessmentCloud Infrastructure SecurityAnalytical SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

CollaborationDiplomatic Skills

Certifications

Security+CISSPCAPCASP