Security Control Accessor-Mid-level

Summary

Join Arlo Solutions as a Security Control Assessor (SCA) and play a pivotal role in comprehensively understanding the cybersecurity posture of DoD IT systems. You will provide authoritative risk determinations and recommendations for the Authorizing Official (AO) to grant an Authority to Operate (ATO). This full-time remote position requires expertise in statutory guidance such as NIST 800 series, DoDI 8500.01, and other cybersecurity best practices. The SCA will advise Program Managers, provide senior advisory support to CDAO AO, and utilize expert knowledge in risk management strategies. Success requires strong risk management, GRC, and client focus skills. Candidates in the Washington DC Metropolitan area are preferred, with approximately 10% to 25% travel expected.

Requirements

• Must have at least a Public Trust – Secret level clearance preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/information technology, or other related degree fields (master’s degree is preferred or at least 5 years of related experience)
• At least 5+ years of cybersecurity experience including a senior technical or management role, Project or Program Management experience a plus
• At least one IAT/IAM or equivalent security certifications ex. Sec+, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA, or CASP
• Experience working with OSD leadership or Military component or branch
• Understanding of NIST 800 series guidelines, DoDI 8500.01, DoD 8140.03, rISO 27001, COBIT, DoD RMF, OVL, and current cybersecurity best practices
• Excellent communication/presentation skills briefing senior military and government civilian leadership
• Experienced with writing standard operating procedures
• Experience in hands on with eMASS, Xacta and/or other GRC tools
• Experience with Federal and FedRamp A&A Processes

Responsibilities

• Provide the AO with an independent risk assessment of assigned systems and an authorization
• Advise Program Managers on AO determination utilizing OVL documentation
• Provide senior advisory support to CDAO AO regarding authorizations of CDAO capabilities
• Utilize expert knowledge and experience regarding risk management strategies in support of a major DoD program
• Providing support regarding the agile authorization and OVL processes
• Provide independent risk analysis and recommendation
• Collaborate between the AO and the program as well as Program leadership
• Identify the security baseline based on the mission and security impacts to the system
• Determine assessment criteria, develop, review, and create a plan to assess the security requirements
• Assess the security requirements in accordance with the assessment procedures defined in the Security Assessment Plan (SAP)
• Prepare the Security Assessment Report (SAR)
• Monitor POAM actions based on findings and reassess remediated risk(s) as appropriate
• Develop the Risk Recommendation and AO Determination Brief
• Develop a system-level continuous monitoring strategy
• Author and present briefs regarding status of authorizations to AO and other senior Government officials
• Provides security architecture and DoD compliance advisory support

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a strong background in risk management, and governance, risk and compliance (GRC)
• Strong clients focus and commitment to continuous improvement, ability to proactively network and establish relationships
• Manage multiple priorities in a high-paced and fast-changing environment
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Benefits

Full time remote