Security Controls Assessor Representative (SCAR) - Journeyman

• Evaluating if organizations are addressing cybersecurity during all phases of the System Development Life Cycle and are conducting continuous monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Performing oversight of the implementation of system security program policy with special emphasis placed upon integration of existing Special Access Program (SAP) and Secure Compartmentalized Information (SCI) network infrastructures.
• Performing assessments of ISs services based upon the Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology in accordance with the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG).
• Assisting in reviewing and analyzing Assessment & Authorization (A&A) packages for completeness, accuracy, and documenting the effectiveness of controls, plans, and procedures implementation.
• Evaluating Authorization packages and assisting in making recommendations to and discussing justification with the Subordinated, Delegated and/or Authorizing Official (SAO, DAO, and/or AO).
• Ensuring corrective actions were taken for identified findings and vulnerabilities from previous assessments.
• Documenting and preparing Security Assessment Reports (SAR)s for the authorization boundary.
• Assessing proposed changes to authorization boundaries, the operating environment, and mission needs to determine the continuation to operate.
• Assisting the government in compliance inspections and representing the customer on inspection teams.
• Reviewing and assessing procedures for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various hardware and media types.
• Ensuring organizations are addressing cybersecurity principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data.
• Preparing and delivering briefings on program and/or assessment status to government officials.

• Familiarity with Security Controls Assessor (SCA)/SCAR roles
• Has directly participated in a systems assessment in the role of Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), or Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
• Experience with SAP and SCI ISs
• Familiarity with reviewing and authoring A&A documentation and system authorization artifacts for SAP and SCI systems
• Knowledge of federal security requirements and mandates (e.g., RMF, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), National Standards of Information Technology (NIST) and JSIG)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well independently or as a team member

• Bachelors degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development or STEM related specialty
• DoD 8140.3 Certified

• SAP eligibility (Counterintelligence Polygraph may be required)

• Place of work is in Colorado Springs, CO area, remote work opportunity is limited
• May require travel up to 40% of time within the continental United States and may involve overseas travel

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  Values:
  
  
  
  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  Track Record of Success:
  
  
  
  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
  
  

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com