Security Controls Assessor Representative (SCAR) - SME

Responsibilities

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Security Controls Assessor Representative (SCAR) Subject matter Expert (SME ) to join our team in the Colorado Springs area in support of Department of the Air Force (DAF) and U.S. Space Force (USSF) programs. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing, assessing, and maintaining compliance with applicable security regulations and leading the Information Assurance program for various classified Information Systems (IS)s across USSF. This position requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility .

A successful candidate must be a self-starter who possesses initiative, excellent communication skills, the ability to lead diverse teams, to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and a proven problem solver.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Overseeing and ensuring organizations are addressing cybersecurity during all phases of the System Development Life Cycle and are conducting continuous monitoring and reporting requirements
• Regularly liaising with external program offices and organizations to mentor, collaborate with, and provide recommendations concerning best practices and ensuring compliance with Security Assessment Report (SAR) requirements
• Performing assessments of the implementation of DoD, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Information System (IS) security program policies with special emphasis upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology in accordance with the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG)
• Authoring, reviewing, and analyzing RMF assessment packages for completeness and accuracy, and documenting the effectiveness of controls, plans, and procedures implementation
• Ensuring completeness of security assessments and that results are documented and preparing the SAR for the authorization boundary
• Evaluating Authorization packages and making recommendations to and discussing with the Subordinated, Delegated and/or Authorizing Official (SAO, DAO, and/or AO)
• Ensuring corrective actions were taken for identified findings and vulnerabilities in the SARs
• Assessing proposed changes to authorization boundaries, the operating environment, and mission needs and making recommendations to risk status
• Assisting the government in compliance inspections and representing the customer on inspection teams
• Reviewing and assessing procedures for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media
• Assessing if organizations are addressing cybersecurity principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data
• Preparing and delivering briefings on program and/or assessment status to high-level government and MTSI officials

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• 14 years or more of Security Controls Assessor (SCA)/SCAR or related experience
• 10 years or more experience in the role or combination of the roles of Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), or Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
• Experience assessing SAP and SCI information systems
• Experience with authoring A&A documentation and artifacts for SAP and SCI systems
• Knowledge of federal security requirements and mandates (e.g., RMF, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), NIST, and JSIG)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well independently or as a team member

Education /Certification Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development or STEM related specialty
• Master's Degree in a related field (desired)
• DoD 8140.3 Certified

Security Clearance Level Required:

• Top Secret, SCI eligible (Must be a U.S. Citizen)
• SAP eligibility (Counterintelligence Polygraph may be required)

Location/Travel Requirements:

• Place of work is in Colorado Springs area, remote work opportunity is limited
• May require travel up to 40% of time within the continental United States and may involve overseas travel

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $160,000/year to $200,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract rates, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.

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