Junior Security Control Assessor

Tharros supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with cybersecurity services across its Intelligence Enterprise. In support of this mission, we have an immediate opportunity for a Junior Security Control Assessor. In this role you will support assessment and authorization (A& A) of classified and unclassified information systems, executing security control test procedures under the direction of senior assessors. You will run vulnerability and configuration scans, document findings, and help assemble authorization packages. This position is on-site in a Government SCIF in Washington, DC. Duties include but not limited to: Execute security control test procedures against NIST, CNSSI, and IC standards.Conduct vulnerability and configuration testing against DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks.Document control weaknesses and deficiencies for Security Assessment Reports.Review POA& M entries for accuracy and completeness.Perform quality assurance reviews of SSPs, Security Assessment Plans, and POA& Ms.Assist in preparing A& A packages in the GRC tool.Support System Security Test Reports and portfolio status reporting.