Security Assessor

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Washington, DC, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Other
The Role
Conduct full-cycle Security Assessments and Authorizations, including network, system, application, and NIST control testing. Analyze vulnerability scans, validate findings through manual checks, assess risk, recommend mitigations, and prepare Security Assessment Plans, Reports, and POA&Ms. Review documentation, inspect systems, interview control owners, evaluate evidence, and determine compliance under the RMF process.
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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
  • Demonstrated experience conducting full cycle 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
  • Strong cloud experience - conducting security assessments of MS Azure in AWS environments. 

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

Skills Required

  • At least 5 years of experience
  • Bachelor's degree or 4 years of specialized experience
  • Strong security assessor background
  • Understanding of the Risk Management Framework process
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The Company
HQ: McLean, VA
89 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

Spry is a certified Small Business headquartered in McLean, VA. Spry provides Enterprise, C4IT, Management, and Cyber Solutions to the federal government and commercial entities. Founded in 2001, Spry Methods was built on the foundation of combining industry knowledge with unmatched responsiveness to produce results for our customers. Our goal is to build a business dedicated to the maximization of value for all stakeholders starting with our employees, our customers, and our community. We recognize that talented and dedicated employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of our success. Guided by these principles, we have established an impressive track record of proven past performance serving our customers within the Commercial, Federal Civilian, DoD, and Intelligence Communities. A CMMI Level 3 certified and ISO 9001:2008 registered company, Spry is committed to quality and continuous improvement.

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