Security Control Assessor

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SME Security Control Assessor supporting security control assessment activities for HHS-ACF information systems using NIST frameworks. Responsible for documentation and security testing while working in a team environment.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeAlabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $45 - $50 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support security control assessment activities
Gather and organize assessment evidence
Document security control implementation
Conduct security testing and evaluations
Assist with vulnerability scans and analysis
Create of assessment reports and briefings
Maintain assessment documentation and tracking sheets
Lead security control interviews
Prepare assessment deliverables
Applying NIST security controls and frameworks
Support continuous monitoring activities
Assist with security documentation review
Contribute to Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) development
Participate in team meetings and technical discussions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
2+ years of experience in security control assessments
Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and concepts
Knowledge of NIST frameworks and security controls
Familiarity with common security tools and technologies
Strong attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Basic technical writing abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures
Good communication skills
Eagerness to learn and develop professional skills
Basic understanding of networking concepts
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and security protocols
Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Flexible work from home options

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Hard Skills & Tools

security control assessmentvulnerability scansNIST security controlstechnical writingnetworking conceptscybersecurity principlessecurity testingdocumentationanalysisPlans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsteamworkeagerness to learnability to follow instructionscommitment to confidentialityability to develop professional skills