Security Control Assessor

Newberry Group seeks a  Security Control Assessor  to support our Government Client.

This role requires extensive travel.

Location  Hybrid position – with 15% remote support and 85% onsite support at government locations, both CONUS and OCONUS.

Clearance DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.

Certifications DoD 8570 IAT II Contingencies Candidates applying to this role will be placed in our pipeline for future openings within this contract's program.

Compensation $85,000 - $90,000 Primary Responsibilities :

• Conduct cybersecurity assessments, audits, and inspections for DoD organizations and partners handling DoD information or connecting to the DoDIN.
• Evaluate systems and Defensive Cyberspace Operations using cyber threat emulation and performance-based testing.
• Adhere to policies and processes for each assessment type.
• Support assessment development and execution to ensure security expertise is properly applied.
• Coordinate logistics, test plans, and scope with the SCA Team Lead.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, capture results using STIG Viewer or designated tools, and document findings in eMASS.
• Analyze security gaps and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Validate cybersecurity controls, TTPs, STIGs, RMF controls, and compliance with DoD policies and guidelines.
• Provide risk analysis and assessment results for authorization recommendations.

Participate in daily assessment reviews, in-briefs, and out-briefs, sharing findings with the SCA-R.    Qualifications :

Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Demonstrated experience with STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides), Security Requirement Guides (SRGs), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and cybersecurity best practices Strong understanding of the RMF process, NIST SP 800- 37, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253 Demonstrated experience with relevant tools such as eMASS, STIG Viewer, Nessus, ACAS, SCAP, or HBSS Demonstratable understanding of key technologies areas / domain such as :

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