RIVIDIUM
Springfield, Virginia
Job Description Job Description RiVidium Inc. is seeking a Security Control Assessor who conducts independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (as defined in NIST 800-37). TASKS: Manage and approve Accreditation Packages (e.g., ISO/IEC 15026-2). Plan and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development for initial installation of systems and networks. Review authorization and assurance documents to confirm that the level of risk is within acceptable limits for each software application, system, and network. Verify that application software/network/system security postures are implemented as stated, document deviations, and recommend required actions to correct those deviations. Develop security compliance processes and/or audits for external services (e.g., cloud service providers, data centers). Establish acceptable limits for the software application, network, or system. Manage Accreditation Packages (e.g., ISO/IEC 15026-2). Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan. Perform security reviews and identify security gaps in security architecture resulting in recommendations for inclusion in the risk mitigation strategy. Perform risk analysis (e.g., threat, vulnerability, and probability of occurrence) whenever an application or system undergoes a major change. Provide input to the Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation (e.g., system life-cycle support plans, concept of operations, operational procedures, and maintenance training materials). Verify and update security documentation reflecting the application/system security design features. Participate in Risk Governance process to provide security risks, mitigations, and input on other technical risk. Ensure that plans of actions and milestones or remediation plans are in place for vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, inspections, etc. Assure successful implementation and functionality of security requirements and appropriate information technology (IT) policies and procedures that are consistent with the organization's mission and goals. Define and document how the implementation of a new system or new interfaces between systems impacts the security posture of the current environment. Ensure that security design and cybersecurity development activities are properly documented (providing a functional description of security implementation) and updated as necessary. Support necessary compliance activities (e.g., ensure that system security configuration guidelines are followed, compliance monitoring occurs). Ensure that all acquisitions, procurements, and outsourcing efforts address information security requirements consistent with organization goals. Assess the effectiveness of security controls. Assess all the configuration management (change configuration/release management) processes. ABILITIES: Ability to identify systemic security issues based on the analysis of vulnerability and configuration data. Ability to answer questions in a clear and concise manner. Ability to ask clarifying questions. Ability to communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means. Ability to communicate effectively when writing.A0015: Ability to conduct vulnerability scans and recognize vulnerabilities in security systems.A0016: Ability to facilitate small group discussions.A0018: Ability to prepare and present briefings. Ability to produce technical documentation. Ability to design valid and reliable assessments. Ability to analyze test data. Ability to collect, verify, and validate test data. Ability to dissect a problem and examine the interrelationships between data that may appear unrelated. Ability to identify basic common coding flaws at a high level. Ability to translate data and test results into evaluative conclusions. Ability to ensure security practices are followed throughout the acquisition process. Ability to apply collaborative skills and strategies. Ability to apply critical reading/thinking skills. Ability to effectively collaborate via virtual teams. Ability to evaluate information for reliability, validity, and relevance. Ability to evaluate, analyze, and synthesize large quantities of data (which may be fragmented and contradictory) into high quality, fused targeting/intelligence products. Requirements: Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Prefer an accredited Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering degree; or a degree in a Mathematics or Engineering field. IAT/IAM Level 2 certification The annual salary range for this position is $135,000-$140,000. The listed salary range represents a general guideline; however, RiVidium Inc. considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. At RiVidium Inc. it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
Job Description Job Description RiVidium Inc. is seeking a Security Control Assessor who conducts independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (as defined in NIST 800-37). TASKS: Manage and approve Accreditation Packages (e.g., ISO/IEC 15026-2). Plan and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development for initial installation of systems and networks. Review authorization and assurance documents to confirm that the level of risk is within acceptable limits for each software application, system, and network. Verify that application software/network/system security postures are implemented as stated, document deviations, and recommend required actions to correct those deviations. Develop security compliance processes and/or audits for external services (e.g., cloud service providers, data centers). Establish acceptable limits for the software application, network, or system. Manage Accreditation Packages (e.g., ISO/IEC 15026-2). Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan. Perform security reviews and identify security gaps in security architecture resulting in recommendations for inclusion in the risk mitigation strategy. Perform risk analysis (e.g., threat, vulnerability, and probability of occurrence) whenever an application or system undergoes a major change. Provide input to the Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation (e.g., system life-cycle support plans, concept of operations, operational procedures, and maintenance training materials). Verify and update security documentation reflecting the application/system security design features. Participate in Risk Governance process to provide security risks, mitigations, and input on other technical risk. Ensure that plans of actions and milestones or remediation plans are in place for vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, inspections, etc. Assure successful implementation and functionality of security requirements and appropriate information technology (IT) policies and procedures that are consistent with the organization's mission and goals. Define and document how the implementation of a new system or new interfaces between systems impacts the security posture of the current environment. Ensure that security design and cybersecurity development activities are properly documented (providing a functional description of security implementation) and updated as necessary. Support necessary compliance activities (e.g., ensure that system security configuration guidelines are followed, compliance monitoring occurs). Ensure that all acquisitions, procurements, and outsourcing efforts address information security requirements consistent with organization goals. Assess the effectiveness of security controls. Assess all the configuration management (change configuration/release management) processes. ABILITIES: Ability to identify systemic security issues based on the analysis of vulnerability and configuration data. Ability to answer questions in a clear and concise manner. Ability to ask clarifying questions. Ability to communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means. Ability to communicate effectively when writing.A0015: Ability to conduct vulnerability scans and recognize vulnerabilities in security systems.A0016: Ability to facilitate small group discussions.A0018: Ability to prepare and present briefings. Ability to produce technical documentation. Ability to design valid and reliable assessments. Ability to analyze test data. Ability to collect, verify, and validate test data. Ability to dissect a problem and examine the interrelationships between data that may appear unrelated. Ability to identify basic common coding flaws at a high level. Ability to translate data and test results into evaluative conclusions. Ability to ensure security practices are followed throughout the acquisition process. Ability to apply collaborative skills and strategies. Ability to apply critical reading/thinking skills. Ability to effectively collaborate via virtual teams. Ability to evaluate information for reliability, validity, and relevance. Ability to evaluate, analyze, and synthesize large quantities of data (which may be fragmented and contradictory) into high quality, fused targeting/intelligence products. Requirements: Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Prefer an accredited Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering degree; or a degree in a Mathematics or Engineering field. IAT/IAM Level 2 certification The annual salary range for this position is $135,000-$140,000. The listed salary range represents a general guideline; however, RiVidium Inc. considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. At RiVidium Inc. it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
RIVIDIUM
Washington, Washington DC
Job Description Job Description Position Overview RiVidium Inc. is seeking an experienced Security Control Assessor (SCA) ? Level II / Journeyman to support federal cybersecurity assessment, authorization, compliance, and risk management activities. The Security Control Assessor will evaluate the effectiveness of security controls implemented within information systems and enterprise environments. This position will conduct security control assessments, review technical and procedural evidence, identify deficiencies, document findings, and provide recommendations to reduce cybersecurity risk. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) , security control assessments, cybersecurity compliance, and federal security requirements. The candidate should be comfortable working with ISSOs, system owners, engineers, cybersecurity teams, and government stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Conduct security control assessments for information systems and applications in accordance with federal cybersecurity requirements. Assess the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of security controls. Review system security documentation, policies, procedures, configurations, and assessment evidence. Develop and execute security assessment plans, procedures, and testing activities. Perform interviews, technical reviews, documentation analysis, and other assessment activities to validate control implementation. Identify security control deficiencies, weaknesses, and potential risks. Document assessment findings and provide clear, actionable remediation recommendations. Develop and maintain Security Assessment Reports (SARs) and supporting assessment documentation. Support Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) development and remediation tracking. Validate corrective actions and determine whether identified findings have been adequately addressed. Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities throughout the system lifecycle. Assist with Authorization to Operate (ATO), authorization package development, and continuous authorization activities. Evaluate security controls against applicable federal standards and organizational requirements. Assess technical and management controls across applications, infrastructure, networks, cloud environments, and enterprise systems. Review vulnerability assessment results and determine their impact on security control effectiveness and overall system risk. Coordinate with Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), system owners, system administrators, engineers, and other stakeholders. Support continuous monitoring activities and periodic security control reassessments. Assist with security audits, compliance reviews, and customer assessments. Track assessment milestones, findings, risks, and remediation activities. Prepare technical reports, briefings, presentations, and cybersecurity metrics for government leadership. Maintain awareness of changes to federal cybersecurity policies, standards, and assessment requirements. Provide guidance and mentoring to junior cybersecurity assessment personnel. Required Qualifications Bachelor?s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field . Demonstrated experience performing security control assessments, cybersecurity assessments, compliance assessments, or information assurance activities. Experience with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) . Working knowledge of security controls and control assessment methodologies. Experience reviewing security documentation, policies, procedures, technical configurations, and assessment evidence. Ability to identify, document, and evaluate security control weaknesses. Experience developing assessment reports, findings, and remediation recommendations. Knowledge of federal cybersecurity requirements and information security best practices. Understanding of NIST SP 800-53 security controls. Experience supporting ATO and authorization activities. Strong analytical, organizational, technical writing, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaborate with technical teams and government stakeholders. Preferred Certifications One or more of the following certifications is highly desirable: Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) CompTIA Security+ GRC-related certification CISSP CISM CRISC GIAC certification Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting federal civilian or Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity programs. Experience with NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, FISMA , and related federal cybersecurity requirements. Experience supporting enterprise-level security authorization programs. Familiarity with RSA Archer, ServiceNow GRC, eMASS , or similar GRC platforms. Experience with continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization. Experience assessing cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Microsoft 365 . Knowledge of vulnerability management and security assessment tools. Experience reviewing vulnerability scans and technical security assessment results. Experience working with system security plans (SSPs), security assessment reports (SARs), and POA&Ms. Experience with cybersecurity policies, procedures, standards, and control implementation documentation. Ability to translate technical findings into business and mission risk. Technical Skills The successful candidate should have knowledge of: Security Control Assessments NIST RMF NIST SP 800-53 NIST SP 800-37 FISMA ATO / Authorization Continuous Monitoring Security Assessment Plans Security Assessment Reports System Security Plans POA&M Management Cybersecurity Risk Management Security Control Testing Compliance Assessments Vulnerability Management GRC Platforms RSA Archer eMASS ServiceNow GRC Cloud Security Security Documentation Risk Analysis Audit and Compliance RiVidium Inc is seeking a ? Security Control Assessor (SCA) ? Level II / Journeyman ? to support a federal client. This position is contingent upon contract award and funding approval. As such, this job posting is intended to identify qualified candidates for a potential future opportunity and does not represent a currently available position. Compensation has not yet been determined and will be established based on contract requirements, candidate qualifications, experience, and applicable market conditions.
Job Description Job Description Position Overview RiVidium Inc. is seeking an experienced Security Control Assessor (SCA) ? Level II / Journeyman to support federal cybersecurity assessment, authorization, compliance, and risk management activities. The Security Control Assessor will evaluate the effectiveness of security controls implemented within information systems and enterprise environments. This position will conduct security control assessments, review technical and procedural evidence, identify deficiencies, document findings, and provide recommendations to reduce cybersecurity risk. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) , security control assessments, cybersecurity compliance, and federal security requirements. The candidate should be comfortable working with ISSOs, system owners, engineers, cybersecurity teams, and government stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Conduct security control assessments for information systems and applications in accordance with federal cybersecurity requirements. Assess the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of security controls. Review system security documentation, policies, procedures, configurations, and assessment evidence. Develop and execute security assessment plans, procedures, and testing activities. Perform interviews, technical reviews, documentation analysis, and other assessment activities to validate control implementation. Identify security control deficiencies, weaknesses, and potential risks. Document assessment findings and provide clear, actionable remediation recommendations. Develop and maintain Security Assessment Reports (SARs) and supporting assessment documentation. Support Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) development and remediation tracking. Validate corrective actions and determine whether identified findings have been adequately addressed. Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities throughout the system lifecycle. Assist with Authorization to Operate (ATO), authorization package development, and continuous authorization activities. Evaluate security controls against applicable federal standards and organizational requirements. Assess technical and management controls across applications, infrastructure, networks, cloud environments, and enterprise systems. Review vulnerability assessment results and determine their impact on security control effectiveness and overall system risk. Coordinate with Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), system owners, system administrators, engineers, and other stakeholders. Support continuous monitoring activities and periodic security control reassessments. Assist with security audits, compliance reviews, and customer assessments. Track assessment milestones, findings, risks, and remediation activities. Prepare technical reports, briefings, presentations, and cybersecurity metrics for government leadership. Maintain awareness of changes to federal cybersecurity policies, standards, and assessment requirements. Provide guidance and mentoring to junior cybersecurity assessment personnel. Required Qualifications Bachelor?s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field . Demonstrated experience performing security control assessments, cybersecurity assessments, compliance assessments, or information assurance activities. Experience with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) . Working knowledge of security controls and control assessment methodologies. Experience reviewing security documentation, policies, procedures, technical configurations, and assessment evidence. Ability to identify, document, and evaluate security control weaknesses. Experience developing assessment reports, findings, and remediation recommendations. Knowledge of federal cybersecurity requirements and information security best practices. Understanding of NIST SP 800-53 security controls. Experience supporting ATO and authorization activities. Strong analytical, organizational, technical writing, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaborate with technical teams and government stakeholders. Preferred Certifications One or more of the following certifications is highly desirable: Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) CompTIA Security+ GRC-related certification CISSP CISM CRISC GIAC certification Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting federal civilian or Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity programs. Experience with NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, FISMA , and related federal cybersecurity requirements. Experience supporting enterprise-level security authorization programs. Familiarity with RSA Archer, ServiceNow GRC, eMASS , or similar GRC platforms. Experience with continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization. Experience assessing cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Microsoft 365 . Knowledge of vulnerability management and security assessment tools. Experience reviewing vulnerability scans and technical security assessment results. Experience working with system security plans (SSPs), security assessment reports (SARs), and POA&Ms. Experience with cybersecurity policies, procedures, standards, and control implementation documentation. Ability to translate technical findings into business and mission risk. Technical Skills The successful candidate should have knowledge of: Security Control Assessments NIST RMF NIST SP 800-53 NIST SP 800-37 FISMA ATO / Authorization Continuous Monitoring Security Assessment Plans Security Assessment Reports System Security Plans POA&M Management Cybersecurity Risk Management Security Control Testing Compliance Assessments Vulnerability Management GRC Platforms RSA Archer eMASS ServiceNow GRC Cloud Security Security Documentation Risk Analysis Audit and Compliance RiVidium Inc is seeking a ? Security Control Assessor (SCA) ? Level II / Journeyman ? to support a federal client. This position is contingent upon contract award and funding approval. As such, this job posting is intended to identify qualified candidates for a potential future opportunity and does not represent a currently available position. Compensation has not yet been determined and will be established based on contract requirements, candidate qualifications, experience, and applicable market conditions.