Security Control Assessor (SCA) Level 3

Position Overview: 
System High requires SCAs to provide Information Security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) support throughout a program's lifecycle to both Contractor and Government systems.  

Duties & Responsibilities (but not limited to) 

• Familiarity with Information Assurance (IA) concepts and possess moderate Information Security (IS) skills and knowledge 

• Ability to review and recommend vulnerability and risk levels associated with software (SW) and hardware (HW) products 

• Practical experience performing Information System (IS) A&A as defined in applicable Intelligence Community Directives (ICD) and guidance 

• Practical experience developing and implementing security related directives and guidance for Information Technology (IT), Information Assurance (IA), and Information Management (IM) 

• Practical experience utilizing risk management strategies for IT solutions 

• Understanding of emerging technologies and their implementation within Government system and network environments 

• Knowledge of IT concepts used in the evaluation of security performance and integrity of state-of­the-art applications, communications systems, HW, SW, satellite control systems, and information processing systems 

• Understanding of IT systems, SW, and networks 

• Practical experience assessing security of cloud-based systems, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and/or software as a service (SaaS) deployment 

• Ability to effectively coordinate A&A activities of industry and Government ISs to meet acquisition milestone requirements 

• Ability to write effective technical reports and general correspondence 

• Ability to manage and track systems or programs involved in the A&A process 

• Experience developing and implementing security related directives and guidance for IT, IA, and IM 

• Experience working with a mixed skill level team to ensure that appropriate knowledge and skill transfer occurs

Qualifications/Skills 

• Ability to interface with clients and develop productive working relationships to meet mission objectives. 

• Independent self-starter, proactive, professional, and assertive. 

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; verbal and written. 

• Demonstrate a high level of professional confidentiality. 

• Available to work before/after typical office hours as requirements demand.  

• Travel may be required. 

Clearance 

• TS/SCI with CI Polygraph is required. 

Years of Experience/Education Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree   five (5) years of experience. Years of experience can offset education level. High school or GED  seven (7) years, Masters or higher  three (3) years 

• Education relevant to computer engineering, INFOSEC, cybersecurity, information management, and/or computer science. 

• Experience in technical project management. 

Certifications 

• IAM Level 2 certification required.  

Additional Information  

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required of the employee. There may be additional activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required for this position that are not listed in this job description.  

• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.   

• System High is a Military friendly employer. Our extensive work on behalf of the U.S. government offers those who have served in uniform an opportunity to continue to serve their country in a new and exciting way while enjoying a successful civilian career.  

• System High Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.  

• Equal opportunity legal notices can be viewed on the following PDF’s: EEO is the Law; EEO is the Law Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination 

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