Security Control Assessor

EEOC

. Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management .

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeMcLean • Alabama, Maryland, New Mexico, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management
Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises
Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas
Leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with utilizing NIST 800-53 security controls
Experience with NIST 800-37 Risk Management Framework ( RMF ) requirements
Experience supporting system authorization activities, including the development and maintenance of security documentation such as System Security Plans ( SSPs ) and Plans of Action and Milestones ( POA & Ms )
Experience monitoring system security posture and identifying risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps
Experience tracking and managing POA & Ms and coordinating remediation activities with system stakeholders
Experience assessing the security impact of system changes and supporting configuration and change management processes
Experience preparing systems for security assessments, audits, and Authorizing Official reviews
Ability to support continuous monitoring activities, including vulnerability management and security reporting, and serve as a security liaison between system teams, cybersecurity operations, and governance bodies
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
HS diploma or GED and 8+ years of experience with Information Assurance, or Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience with Information Assurance

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
paid leave
professional development
tuition assistance
work-life programs
dependent care
recognition awards program

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Hard Skills & Tools

NIST 800-53NIST 800-37risk assessmentsvulnerability assessmentssecurity documentationSystem Security PlansPlans of Action and Milestonescontinuous monitoringvulnerability managementsecurity reporting

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsstakeholder coordinationsecurity liaison

Certifications

Public TrustSuitability/Fitness determination