Security Controls Assessor - Senior

• Minimum of an active DoD Secret clearance required
• University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years related work experience
• CSSP-AU: CEH, CySA+, CISA, PenTest+, GSNA, or CFR . Within 60 days of hire.
• DOD 8750 IAT III certifications: CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or associate), GCED, GCIH, or CCSP
• Relevant DOD, DHS or .gov Cyber Security Information Assurance focused experience with specific current hands-on experience researching, writing, and submitting complete A&A documentation packages for new system authorizations.
• Well-developed understanding of Federal Civilian or DHS Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) processes.
• Experience with continuous monitoring/ongoing authorization
• Intimate understanding of NIST RMF implementation guidance.
• In-depth understanding of the relevance of NIST Security Controls and Control Implementation methodologies to the SA&A process.
• Experience assessing security controls based on cybersecurity principles and tenets. (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, Cybersecurity Framework, etc.).
• Demonstrated understanding of critical documentation required in Security Authorization (SA) Packages.
• Ability to understand and support Privacy Compliance Activities to include the development of Privacy Impact Analysis (PIA), Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA), and Statement of Record Notices (SORN).
• Experience managing client relationships, including determining client needs/requirements, managing client expectations, and demonstrating commitment to delivering quality results.
• Experience analyzing strategic guidance for issues requiring clarification and/or additional guidance.
• Understanding of the basic concepts and issues related to cyber and its organizational impact.
• Experience as senior or lead member of a team, including experience coaching and providing guidance to less experienced or new team resources, reviewing work products, tracking deadlines, and coverage, reporting, facilitating onboarding / offboarding procedures, etc.
• Experience with administrative planning activities, to include preparation of functional and specific support plans and preparing and managing correspondence.
• Understanding of Cloud Services delivery models and how each delivery model influences the Assessment and Authorization process.

• Well-developed understanding of Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and ideally the DHS Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) process as it relates to Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A)
• Hands on experience with eMASS or similar application

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.