Security Control Assessor Level 2

About Us: Innovating to solve real-world problems

Applied Insight enhances the ability of federal government customers to preserve national security, deliver justice and serve the public with advanced technologies and quality analysis. We work closely with agencies and industry to overcome technical and cultural hurdles to innovation, empowering them with the latest end-to-end cloud infrastructure, big data and cyber capabilities. Our expertise in cross-domain and boundary solutions, network analytics, DevOps and low-to-high development is unique in our industry. We develop and deliver innovative products and applications that are deployed in highly sensitive customer environments and have broad applications for federal missions.

On joining the Applied Insight team, you’ll be working to solve real-world problems on missions that matter with people who share your passions and encourage your ambition. It’s vital to us that we hire committed people who are great at what they do. We return that commitment by empowering them with the autonomy, the support and the tools they need to fulfill their true potential.

A day in the life (just a few of the things you may do on any given day):

As the Security Control Assessor, you will conduct verification and validation for security compliance of low and moderately complex information systems, products, and components. Analyze design specifications, design documentation, configuration practices and procedures, and operational practices and procedures. Provide identification of non-compliance of security requirements and possible mitigations to requirements that are not in compliance. Conduct on-site evaluations. Validate the security requirements of the information system. Verify and validate that the system meets the security requirements. Provide vulnerability assessment of the system, coordinate penetration testing, and provide a comprehensive verification and validation report (certification report) for the information system. Provide process improvement recommendations. Draft standards and guidelines for usage.

What we are expecting from you (i.e. the qualifications you must have):

• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
• IAT II Certification required.
• Analyze design specifications, design documentation, configuration practices and procedures, and operational practices and procedures.
• Conduct on-site evaluations.
• Conducts verification and validation for security compliance of low and moderately complex information systems, products, and components.
• Provide identification of non-compliance of security requirements and possible mitigations to requirements that are not in compliance.
• Validate the security requirements of the information system.
• Verify and validate the system meets the security requirements.
• Provide vulnerability assessment of the system, coordinate penetration testing, and provide a comprehensive verification and validation report (certification report) for the information systems.
• Five (5) years' experience in security, systems engineering or system assessment to include recent experience within the last three (3) years in the following areas: Cybersecurity principles and technology, including access/control, authorization, identification and authentication, PKI, network and enterprise security architecture is required. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information Technology Engineering or related field of study is required. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) additional years in security or systems engineering may be substituted.

What we will provide in return: Excellent compensation and amazing benefits

• Multiple health insurance options which include a PPO plan with ZERO deductibles and an HSA plan.
• 401k Immediate Vesting. Company matches 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed.
• Fully paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account options.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible work schedules with the ability to bank extra hours for additional time off.
• Government shutdown protection where employees don't have to use leave for up to 3 days out of the year for inclement weather or budget issues.
• Employee centric culture and a belief that we should empower those who are good at what they do and then give them the tools they need to achieve success and grow their career.
• A commitment to learning and growth and easy ways to achieve both including a training budget, education assistance, mentorship programs and collaborative learning sessions.
• A collaborative environment that fosters communication and an open-door policy.

Applied Insight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, age, disability or handicap, sex, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.