Location: DHA locations in and around San Antonio, TX
Clearance Required: Public Trust (ADP/IT-II) via Tier 3 federal Background Investigation (NACLC)
IA Security Control Assessor will serve as a key cybersecurity compliance expert responsible for evaluating and validating DHA information systems against Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements to support ongoing Authorization to Operate (ATO) efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct security control assessments (SCAs) using DoD RMF and NIST guidelines.
- Develop and maintain Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and supporting documentation.
- Provide expert analysis of control implementations and their effectiveness across DHA systems.
- Coordinate with Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs), ISSOs, and system owners to track and close findings.
- Support Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) development and remediation efforts.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of NIST 800-53, DoDI 8510.01, and eMASS workflows.
- Experience in cybersecurity compliance and control assessment.
Education & Certification Requirements (per DoD 8140 Qualification Matrices)
1)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
2) Any of the following...
- Academic Education: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
- OR Baseline: GLSC or CISSP
- OR DoD/Military Training: A-150-1980 or A-150-1202 or A-150-1203 or A-150-1250 or WSS 011 or WSS 012