Security Control Assessor Representative

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor Representative to support a company focused on delivering mission-critical cybersecurity and national security solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. This position is 100% on-site in Arlington, VA. The Senior Security Control Assessor Representative will lead independent risk assessments, advise Authorizing Officials, and ensure secure, compliant authorization of advanced AI/ML and data-driven mission systems. This role directly supports the protection of national security systems and enables trusted decision-making across high-impact DoD missions.

Responsibilities for the Senior Security Control Assessor Representative include:

• Provide independent risk determinations and recommendations to Authorizing Officials in support of ATO decisions
• Lead and execute RMF-based security assessments, including SAPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and authorization packages
• Advise senior DoD leadership, Program Managers, and AOs on system risk posture and authorization outcomes
• Evaluate system architectures, enterprise networks, and cloud environments for security impact and compliance
• Support continuous monitoring, Ongoing Authorization (OVL), and agile/DevSecOps authorization processes
  
  

Required Qualifications for the Senior Security Control Assessor Representative include:

• 10 years of cybersecurity experience with senior-level RMF, assessment, or GRC responsibilities
• Expert knowledge of DoD RMF, NIST frameworks, STIGs, FedRAMP, and cloud security models (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong skills in system architecture analysis, networking fundamentals, risk assessment, and technical writing
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• Active TS clearance (SCI eligible) and active IAT/IAM Level II certification
  
  

Compensation for the Senior Security Control Assessor Representative include:

• Salary Range: $140,000-$180,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law
  
  

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