Reston, USA
85 days ago
Lead Security Controls Assessor (SCA)

Job Family:

Cyber Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI)

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 government

Manage security controls assessments including kickoff, submission of deliverables, final report, and executive briefing

Conduct audits to ensure that security controls are implemented correctly and operating effectively

Monitor and evaluate a system's compliance with security, resilience, and dependability requirements

Verify 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&Ms

Lead 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:

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED Top Secret with SCI (TS/SCI) Federal or DoD security clearance; must UPGRADE and MAINTAIN a Top Secret with SCI (TS/SCI) and COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) Polygraph  Federal or DoD security clearance

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 Degree

DoD 8570.01-M (IAT III) certifications (i.e. CASP+CE, CISSP, CISA, GCED, GCIH, CCSP)


What Would Be Nice To Have:

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical discipline

Proficient computer skills and experience using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook)

Exceptional oral and written communication skills


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.


If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.


Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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