Security Controls Assessor

We are actively seeking a dynamic and experienced Security Control Assessor to join our team with a focus on program-scale assessments.

This role involves working within a highly visible large scale program that oversees hundreds of unique IT systems. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in assessing systems annually over the next 2 years, with a streamlined approach that involves moving from one assessment directly to the next. Assessments are scheduled at a cadence of approximately once every six weeks.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Security Control Assessments (SCA) on a rotating schedule
• Manage and assess the security compliance of non traditional IT systems
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information for assessments.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of assessment results, vulnerabilities, and compliance status.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement corrective action plans based on assessment findings.
• Provide expertise in scaling security measures to meet the unique requirements of diverse IT systems.
• Maintain awareness of emerging threats and industry best practices to continually enhance assessment methodologies.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating the ability to be proactive and adaptive.
• Act as a client-facing representative of the organization, engaging with clients professionally and effectively.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in Security Control Assessments.
• Proven ability to handle a high volume of assessments, with a focus on program-scale operations.
• In-depth knowledge of NIST 853/830 standards
• Demonstrated proficiency in cloud platforms, with a preference for Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Familiarity with Azure or AWS is also acceptable.
• Strong expertise in Linux systems and the ability to apply security measures across a diverse range of IT systems.
• Experience in assessing non-traditional IT systems, particularly in a program-scale context
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a rotating schedule of assessments.
• Effective communication skills to convey complex security concepts to various stakeholders.
• U.S. Citizenship and an Active Secret clearance are mandatory for successful candidates.
• Availability for remote work with occasional travel required, approximately once every 6 weeks.

What Blu Omega Can Offer You:

• Competitive benefits including Health Insurance, 401K w/ match, Paid Time Off and more.
• Results driven culture that embrace our core values
• Rewarding work contributing to our Nation’s mission critical programs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Compensation Package:

• Yearly pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• NIST standards: 2 years (Required)
• Cybersecurity: 2 years (Required)
• Information security: 2 years (Required)
• Security assessment: 2 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Huntsville, AL 35808 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Huntsville, AL 35808: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Huntsville, AL 35808

Salary : $95,000