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Security Controls Assessor
TestPros, Inc.Security Controls Assessor developing compliance frameworks for federal clients using NIST, RMF, and FISMA. Conducting assessments and creating security plans with a focus on continuous improvement.
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop NIST 800-53 Rev5 based System Security Plan (SSP)
- Create/Update the applicable documents identified by NIST 800-53 Rev 5, specifically the Security Assessment Report (SAR)
- Create/Update the associated Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M)
- Provide detailed security-related reports including data, analyses, and conclusions upon completion of tests, scans, and assessments, including mitigations and, if indicated, appropriate escalation of identified risks and vulnerabilities
- Verify and document the implementation of security controls necessary to achieve compliance
- Keep management apprised of impending areas of concern, verbally and in writing
- Review and develop System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Actions and Milestones (PO&Ms), and as well as other necessary artifacts
- Facilitate the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) program to ensure customer systems have accurately and fully provided information for POA&M activities to include valid remediation of findings
- Develop various policy documents (SOPs/CONOPs) as required
- This may include policies regarding Configuration Management, IS Sanitization, Media Security, Password Policy, Business Continuity, Continuity of Operations, Incident Response, Disaster Recover, and Security Assessments
- Develop new, and mature existing information security and risk policies
- Initiate, and lead on-going information security maturity assessment processes and training, using industry accepted frameworks and implement into the overall cyber security posture
- Produce and review key performance indicators for implemented security measures and distribute KPIs
- Maintain knowledge of threat landscape by monitoring threat intelligence, and other related sources
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years of directly related experience in IT security compliance
- Recent experience with NIST 800-53 Rev 5 "Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations"
- Cloud computing security
- Security governance and policy
- Security risk analysis
- Auditing and monitoring systems
- Scanning and vulnerability management systems
- Advanced Malware Protection
- Threat Intelligence
- Incident Management - analysis, detection, and handling of security events
- Penetration testing and associated tools (e.g., nmap, Metasploit, etc.)
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience (preferred)
- Military and/or practical job experience may be considered in-lieu of formal education, with significant industry certifications.
Benefits
Comp & perks- 🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account TestPros, Inc. Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 51 - 200 employees Founded 1988 📋 Compliance 🔒 Cybersecurity Compliance
- Cybersecurity
- Consulting TestPros, Inc. is an established company founded in 1988, providing independent reviews, testing, and consulting services to meet the information technology needs of both federal and commercial clients. They specialize in compliance, cybersecurity, accessibility, and software testing, offering services such as digital accessibility solutions, verification and validation, IT assessments, and compliance consulting. TestPros is trusted by a diverse clientele, serving sectors like healthcare, government, and finance, ensuring their services meet rigorous industry standards. They have secured numerous government contracts and are dedicated to enhancing quality assurance and operational excellence for their clients. Security Controls Assessor Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 1 minute ago 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $50 - $95 / hour ⏱ Part Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 👮♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer Cloud Cyber Security Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
- Develop NIST 800-53 Rev5 based System Security Plan (SSP)
- Create/Update the applicable documents identified by NIST 800-53 Rev 5, specifically the Security Assessment Report (SAR)
- Create/Update the associated Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M)
- Provide detailed security-related reports including data, analyses, and conclusions upon completion of tests, scans, and assessments, including mitigations and, if indicated, appropriate escalation of identified risks and vulnerabilities
- Verify and document the implementation of security controls necessary to achieve compliance
- Keep management apprised of impending areas of concern, verbally and in writing
- Review and develop System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Actions and Milestones (PO&Ms), and as well as other necessary artifacts
- Facilitate the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) program to ensure customer systems have accurately and fully provided information for POA&M activities to include valid remediation of findings
- Develop various policy documents (SOPs/CONOPs) as required
- This may include policies regarding Configuration Management, IS Sanitization, Media Security, Password Policy, Business Continuity, Continuity of Operations, Incident Response, Disaster Recover, and Security Assessments
- Develop new, and mature existing information security and risk policies
- Initiate, and lead on-going information security maturity assessment processes and training, using industry accepted frameworks and implement into the overall cyber security posture
- Produce and review key performance indicators for implemented security measures and distribute KPIs
- Maintain knowledge of threat landscape by monitoring threat intelligence, and other related sources 🎯 Requirements
- 5+ years of directly related experience in IT security compliance
- Recent experience with NIST 800-53 Rev 5 "Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations"
- Cloud computing security
- Security governance and policy
- Security risk analysis
- Auditing and monitoring systems
- Scanning and vulnerability management systems
- Advanced Malware Protection
- Threat Intelligence
- Incident Management - analysis, detection, and handling of security events
- Penetration testing and associated tools (e.g., nmap, Metasploit, etc.)
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience (preferred)
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Hard Skills & Tools
NIST 800-53 Rev 5System Security Plan (SSP)Security Assessment Report (SAR)Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M)security controlssecurity governancesecurity risk analysispenetration testingvulnerability managementcloud computing security
Soft Skills
communicationleadershiporganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Scienceindustry certifications