Lead Security Control Assessor

What You Will Do:Guidehouse has an opportunity for a cleared Security Controls Assessor (SCA) Lead to leverage their understanding of IC/DOD Risk Management Frameworks (RMF), continuous monitoring, risk scoring, and risk management experience to lead our team of Assessors in conducting rigorous technical testing of security controls across various domains such as access control, cryptography, network security, and incident response for our Intelligence Community customer.

This role is 100% on-site and you must be a self-starter able to work independently.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Works with senior members of the client organization to ensure that overall program and project direction, strategy and expectations are met.Quickly Gain understanding of customer’s mission and impact managerial practices.Act as a high-level assessor to help all the Security Control Assessors (SCA) on the RMF Team with their assessments and assessment report reviews prior to submission to the governmentManage security controls assessments including kickoff, submission of deliverables, final report, and executive briefingConduct audits to ensure that security controls are implemented correctly and operating effectivelyMonitor and evaluate a system's compliance with security, resilience, and dependability requirementsVerify that application software/network/system security postures are implemented as stated, document deviations, and recommend required actions to correct those deviations through the development of POA&MsLead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of security assessment processes.Identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and enhancement of assessment methodologies and tools.Mentor to junior Security Control Assessors

What You Will Need:ACTIVE and CURRENT TOP SECRET/ SCI federal security clearance with MUST obtain and maintain a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph.TEN (10) or more years of cyber-security related experience or the equivalent combination of experience, education, or professional training with FIVE (5) of those years’ being as a Security Controls Assessor (SCA).Bachelor’s DegreeDoD 8570.01-M (IAT III) certifications (i.e. CASP+CE, CISSP, CISA, GCED, GCIH, CCSP)

What Would Be Nice To Have:ACTIVE and CURRENT TOP SECRET/ SCI federal security clearance with COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraphBachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical disciplineProficient computer skills and experience using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook)Exceptional oral and written communication skills