Senior Cybersecurity Control Assessor
CACI · Washington, DC, US ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Security
- The Opportunity:
CACI is searching for a Senior Cyber Security Control Assessor to support the FEMA Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) in Washington, D.C. As a Senior Cyber Security Control Assessor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and compliance of FEMA's information systems through comprehensive independent assessment of security controls. You will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with system owners, ISSOs, stakeholders, and cybersecurity professionals to evaluate the effectiveness of security control implementation. Your efforts will directly contribute to safeguarding FEMA's mission-critical systems and data. The Senior Cyber Security Control Assessor will serve as an independent assessor for control design, implementation, and effectiveness across assigned systems and authorization boundaries. This position requires evaluating the effectiveness of IT security controls including management, operational, and technical controls and determining if controls meet compliance requirements under NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 and DHS RMF. The Senior Cyber Security Control Assessor will perform assessment procedures including interviews, examinations, and testing and verify control implementation and effectiveness. This role is critical for analyzing System Security Plans (SSPs), policies, procedures, and evidence artifacts to identify security gaps and evaluate residual risk. This role requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices. The assessor will work closely with various teams to identify gaps, recommend improvements, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
The Senior Cyber Security Control Assessor will evaluate the effectiveness of IT security controls and determine if controls meet compliance requirements under NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 and DHS RMF. This position requires performing comprehensive assessments of cybersecurity controls within a system boundary and across FEMA to include interviews, examinations, and testing to verify control implementation and effectiveness. As part of these assessments, the Seniority Cybersecurity Assessor will evaluate the effectiveness of existing security policies, procedures, and technologies and identify vulnerabilities and risks. This work includes reviewing and analyzing System Security Plans (SSPs), policies, procedures, and evidence artifacts for completeness and accuracy, identifying security gaps and evaluating residual risk, as well as generating findings for security assessment reports. These assessments are a crucial function for ensuring FEMA systems maintain authority to operate standards with an acceptable level of risk. The Senior Cybersecurity Control Assessor will develop and maintain generate the appropriate assessment artifacts and document assessment findings while supporting continuous monitoring activities and ongoing authorization efforts, highlighting findings and recommendations, and collaborate with IT, security, and business units to implement corrective actions.
Qualifications:
• U.S. Citizenship required
• FEMA EOD suitability or Current DHS or FEMA EOD preferred
• BS/BA + 7 years of applicable experience in in RMF, control assessment, audit, cybersecurity compliance, or security engineering
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge in NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37 (RMF), and DHS 4300 Series
• Experience with security control assessment methodologies and tools
• Experience conducting security assessments and generating Security Assessment artifacts (Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Risk Traceability Matrices (RTMs), and Security Assessment Reports (SARs))
• Strong analytical skills for identifying security gaps and evaluating residual risk
• Knowledge of assessment methodologies and risk analysis
• Experience developing POA&Ms
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for vulnerability prioritization and trend analysis
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
Desired Qualifications:
• Active Secret security clearance
• Previous DHS or DoD experience
• Experience with CSAM, RegScale, eMASS, or similar GRC tools
• Knowledge of FedRAMP assessment processes, DISA STIGs and cybersecurity compliance frameworks
• Experience with continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization activities
• Knowledge of cloud security and emerging technologies
• Strong technical writing skills for assessment documentation
• Experience supporting audit activities and authorization decisions
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$113,200 - $237,800