Security Assessor
Washington, DC
Federal Civilian /
Proposal Position /
Hybrid
Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview):
Spry Methods is on the search for a Security Assessor to join our team in DC.
What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):
- Strong working knowledge of IT Security requirements, technical security countermeasures, risk managements processes, contingency planning, and secure data communications
- Experience conducting full cycle Security Assessments & Authorizations (SA&A)
- Testing will include network, system, application and NIST control testing from administrative and technical perspectives
- Experience analyzing vulnerability scans and interpreting risks and employing manual checks to validate vulnerability data
- Be able to assist the customer with understanding risk and providing risk mitigation
- Will create Security Assessments Plans, Reports, and POA&Ms
- The security assessment team conducts documentation reviews, inspections, and interviews with key personnel knowledgeable/ responsible for the various controls
- Personnel interviewed are asked to show evidence of compliance, demonstration security features, provide access to (or screenshots of) configuration files and system logs, and perform tests
- The determination of compliance will be based upon responses to questions and analysis of supporting evidence..
- Knowledge of CSAM is a plus
What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):
- At least 5 years experience
- Bachelor's Degree or 4 years of specialized experience
- Strong security assessor background
- Must understand the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process
