Security Control Assessor 4

Overview

SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with operations across the U.S. We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients. Our focus is on enabling our clients to deliver their mission most efficiently and effectively – anytime, anywhere, securely. We combine technical expertise, mission awareness, and an empowered workforce to produce meaningful results.

Join the SkyePoint team and become part of a highly skilled, professional workforce dedicated to delivering mission-critical solutions. Our exceptional technical experts provide innovative services and solutions to federal agencies, making a meaningful impact every day. At SkyePoint, we value top talent and foster an environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Be part of a team that values excellence and rewards innovation—your future starts here!

This is a contingent position based upon customer approval.

Responsibilities

SkyePoint Decisions, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated team member to fill the role of a Security Control Assessor for a federal contract. 

This is a remote position. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall SA/OSA subject matter expertise to the Information System Security and Authorization (SA) program.  
• Provide specific guidance and technical expertise in the form of standards, policies, procedures, and oversight for the program. 
• Review and provide guidance on OSA program and continuous monitoring capabilities, PIA, SSPs and identity updates to enhance the quality of these assessments. 
• Review and provide advice based on analysis for Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA). 
• Review and provide advice based on analysis for Third Party Website and Applications (TPWA). 
• Review and analyze all system artifacts for accuracy, completeness, in support of an authorization to operate (ATO) requests.  
• Review ATO packages under the RMF for customer systems and the systems of the external partners and create or updated ATO packages as necessary before submission for approval.
• Create or Review ATO packages prior to submission to CISO and CIO approval. 
• Ensure all assessment and audit reports are uploaded properly to the FISMA Management Tool: (Cyber Security Assessment and Management (CSAM)). 
• Coordinate and assist with data calls and data collection efforts for compiled and managed responses from stakeholders for audit and compliance reporting. 
• Conduct audits of closed Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) for completeness and compliance.  
• Support the ongoing security authorization (OA) process that includes continuous monitoring. 
• Provide document development support for CISO sponsored events and responses to questions and concerns.  
• Draft document review and feedback on application of security and privacy requirements (e.g., technical review boards, review of SSPs, RA’s, contingency plan, POA&M reports). 
• Track the renewal dates for the security authorizations and ongoing security authorizations to ensure the ATO renewal efforts by working with respective stakeholders, SOs, and ISSOs. 
• Conduct lessons learned sessions and developing best practices.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to obtain a High Risk/Public Trust Security Clearance. 
• Bachelor’s or equivalent and five to ten (5-10) years related experience. 
• At least three years of experience in a computer security incident response role. 
• At least three years of enterprise Linux and Windows administration. 
• Experience working in a Security Operations Center. 
• Experience with Active Directory and other enterprise credential stores. 
• Passion for information security and incident response. 
• Experience with cyber threat intelligence.  
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills. 
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and respond to changing requirements and environment. 
• Ability to work independently and in a cross functional team. 
• Ability to identify both tactical and strategic solutions to complex issues. 
• Advanced malware analysis experience, such as reverse engineering and disassembly design.  
• Must be a U.S. citizen. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

What We Can Offer You:

• At SkyePoint, we go B.I.G. (beginning in GRATITUDE) by recognizing all we have and giving back to our employees, families, and communities. It instills a positive mindset that permeates all we do. By beginning in gratitude, SkyePoint can continue to spread living in gratitude each day.
• Great Benefits: Several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, floating federal holiday options, and 401k matched
• Certificate Incentive Program: To promote professional development, we recognize and reward employees who obtain new certifications aligned with business needs.

• Flexible Work Environment

Compensation:

Salary Range: TBD

The SkyePoint Decisions salary range for this position is a general guideline only. It represents an estimated range for this position and is just one piece of our total compensation package. 

Salary at SkyePoint is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work schedule, the candidate’s combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, market data and business considerations.

In addition to a competitive salary, SkyePoint offers benefits including a certification incentive program, PTO, floating federal holiday options, several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, Vision, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, and 401k matched.

SkyePoint Decisions is an established ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified small business and appraised at CMMI Level 3 for Services and Development. We possess a common vision of excellence and foster a collaborative team culture built upon individual performance and accountability. We invest in our people and systems to create value for our clients. It is the SkyePoint Way. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with exceptional people and give back to the communities we serve. Our employees value the flexibility at SkyePoint that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

Please be aware of recruiting scams and people claiming to be from SkyePoint Decisions. For more information, please see the Welcome Page of our Careers site.

Skyepoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer. 

U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.