Lead Cybersecurity Assessor / SCSEM Methodology Lead

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Hiring Remotely in Washington, DC, USA
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Information Technology • Professional Services
The Role
Lead technical assessor responsible for developing, validating, and maintaining SCSEMs and automated evaluation files (Nessus/SCAP XCCDF), performing automated and manual compliance scans, authoring configuration checks mapped to CIS/DISA/NIST, fixing logic errors, and ensuring alignment of documentation and automated checks during federal security reviews.
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Company Overview:

Over the past 15 years, eTel has delivered essential solutions for the federal government by securing and managing data, providing scalable identity access, modernizing legacy systems, and building high-performance platforms. By integrating new technologies and ensuring reliable operations we help agencies stay prepared for future challenges As a premier technology solutions and services company to the US federal government, eTel possesses longstanding relationships across the federal civilian marketplace. Other customers include the broader Treasury Department, Commerce Department, and State Department.


eTel offers integrated CMMI Level 3 processes, tools, and techniques with innovative, cost-efficient, and secure solutions to address complex challenges. eTel also holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certifications, and offers dedicated subject matter experts (SMEs) and thought leaders that possess a deep understanding of customers’ environments and challenges.

Place of Performance: Remote

Citizenship: US Citizen (MUST)

Security Clearance: Must be eligible to possess MBI (IRS Background Investigation) clearance. Active IRS MBI clearance is preferred.


Role Summary:

Senior hands-on technical lead for security assessment execution and for developing and validating the SCSEMs and automated evaluation files that drive every review. Distinct from the Computer & Information Systems Manager: this role is the deep technical author/assessor rather than the team manager.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, update, and validate SCSEMs and automated evaluation files (Nessus audit / SCAP XCCDF), mapping to CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIGs, and applicable NIST controls.
  • Validate that automated checks accurately reflect required configurations and correctly evaluate both binary and non-binary conditions.
  • Lead hands-on system configuration checks and automated/manual compliance scanning during reviews.
  • Perform corrective actions and ad hoc fixes for identified issues, including logic errors in automated evaluation files.
  • Maintain configuration instructions and supporting documentation; ensure alignment between SCSEMs and automated files.

 

Core Experience (Required):

  • Demonstrated experience identifying and applying information-security/cybersecurity requirements and ensuring they are addressed through development, implementation, and configuration.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing security controls, configuration changes, software/hardware updates, and vulnerability management within government organizations.
  • Hands-on experience securing configurations and authoring or tailoring SCSEM/STIG/CIS/Nessus content (preferred).

 

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or higher.


Certifications / Licenses (minimum of ONE of the following):

  • CCNA Security • CySA+/CSA+ • GICSP • GSEC • Security+ CE • CND • SSCP • CASP+ CE • CCNP Security • CISA • CISSP (or Associate) • GCED • GCIH • CCSP • CAP • CISM • GSLC • CCISO • HCISPP • CEH • GSNA • CFR • PenTest+

In lieu of a certification, graduation from a minimum 2-year IT/Cybersecurity program at an accredited college or university may be substituted.

Preferred: Prior FTI/Safeguards review experience; demonstrated SCSEM/STIG/CIS/Nessus authoring.

Commitment to Diversity -
eTelligent Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, nations origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, and any other characteristic provided in accordance with applicable, federal, state and local laws.

Skills Required

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Eligible to possess IRS MBI background investigation (active MBI preferred)
  • Demonstrated experience identifying and applying information-security/cybersecurity requirements
  • Experience implementing security controls, configuration changes, updates, and vulnerability management within government organizations
  • Hands-on experience securing configurations and authoring or tailoring SCSEM/STIG/CIS/Nessus content
  • Minimum education: High School Diploma or higher (2-year IT/Cybersecurity degree may substitute for certification)
  • Possess at least one listed certification (examples: CISSP, CISM, Security+, CISA, GSEC, CEH, etc.) or 2-year IT/cyber program completion
  • Prior FTI/Safeguards review experience
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The Company
HQ: Leesburg, VA
33 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

eTelligent Group is a proven team of talented IT professionals providing reliable solutions for business & information technology (IT) management and services. We solve complex program and IT problems by implementing proven strategies & innovative solutions. We deliver IT services, agile and DevOps development, big data services, IT program management, and cyber security services. Working as a trusted partner of the Federal Government, we hold ourselves to the highest industry standards such as (CMMI Level 3 and PMBOK). We are proud of our outstanding past performance implementing client solutions that increase both reliability and security for our clients. We deliver professional services by applying our proven process methodologies to exceed performance standards. We partner with leading COTS solution providers such as webMethods, MuleSoft, and RedHat to provide Middleware, API-led integrations, and SOA-based solutions. We deliver cutting edge technical solutions, while meeting the core business needs of each client.

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