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Senior Security Control Assessor

Avint LLC is seeking a Security Control Assessor who has experience providing support in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within the public sector. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth, development, and culture of an exciting and fast-growing company in the cybersecurity market. The Security Control Assessor will contribute to the growth of the company by leading a team to effectively manage policy, and overall programmatic risk. This is a unique opportunity to shape the progress, development, and culture of an exciting and rapid-growing company in the cybersecurity market.

Position Responsibilities:

Responsible for overseeing and leading the overall duties of the Security Control Assessors
Assess security posture of a client’s environment and develop remediation/mitigation strategies to reduce risks while enhancing system and application security
Provide technical input to information security policies, processes, and awareness training
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for security operations and security tools/technologies

Technical Areas of Expertise:

Experience overseeing the overall duties of the Information System Security Officer
Experience in all areas of cybersecurity, but in particular the federal cybersecurity guidance documents including OMB Memorandums, FISMA, and NIST Special Publications
Ability to implement information security requirements for IT systems through the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Excellent written and verbal communications skill including the ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders
Experience with NIST 800 series publications

Qualifications:

Minimum of 7 years of experience conducting security control assessment of all NIST 800-53 controls
Masters Degree in Technical or Cyber related discipline from an accredited college or university required
Current Certified Information System Security Profession (CISSP) Certification
Thorough knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls and required documentation
Experience conducting risk assessments and developing security assessment reports
Ability to obtain federal agency required clearance
Member of the Avint Leadership Team
Serves as Career Manager responsible for performance management and professional development of lower levels
Contribute to developing Avint performance and quality standards and expectations
Responsible for leading one or more corporate initiatives
Proactively leads multi-disciplinary teams to execute complex tasks to produce innovative results of exceptional quality
Ability to leverage the full skills and expertise of the team to accomplish result efficiently and effectively
Demonstrates ability to quickly command working knowledge of any functional area of responsibility
Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, oral and written
Leads multi-disciplinary working sessions to solicit highly complex ideas and develop innovative solutions
Promotes collaboration across functional teams
Develops and presents highly professional presentations, complex ideas, solutions and innovations to current and prospective clients, partners, and Executive Leadership
Proactively sells Avint's brand and core service offerings
Always exemplifies Avint's core values
Proactively drives business growth within a specific market segment

Joining Avint is a win-win proposition! You will feel the personal touch of a small business and receive BIG business benefits. From competitive salaries, full health, and generous time off and Federal Holidays. Additionally, we encourage every Avint employee to further their professional development. To assist you in achieving your goals, we offer reimbursement for courses, exams, and tuition. Interested in a class, conference, program, or degree? Avint will invest in YOU and your professional development! Salary range $115,000-$125,000

Avint is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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What You Should Know About Senior Security Control Assessor, Avint

Avint LLC is on the lookout for an exceptional Senior Security Control Assessor to join our rapidly growing team in the cybersecurity sector. If you have a knack for thriving in dynamic environments and possess a robust background in providing security assessments, this is the perfect role for you! As a Senior Security Control Assessor, you will not only oversee and lead the responsibilities of our Security Control Assessors, but you will also play a pivotal role in assessing the security posture of our clients' environments. Your keen insights will help in crafting remediation and mitigation strategies that enhance overall system and application security. You’ll bring your expertise in federal cybersecurity guidance documents, specifically NIST publications and the Risk Management Framework (RMF), to the table as you develop standard operating procedures for security operations. Your responsibilities will extend beyond assessments; you will provide invaluable input towards information security policies and spearhead awareness training. We value communication, so your ability to engage with internal stakeholders is essential. With your minimum of 7 years of experience and strong educational background, you will contribute to the Avint Leadership Team and foster the growth of emerging professionals. At Avint, you're not just another employee; you become part of a community dedicated to professional development and success. We offer competitive salaries, inclusive benefits packages, and support for continuous learning. If you're ready to drive business growth while exemplifying our core values, we would love to hear from you!

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What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Security Control Assessor at Avint LLC?

As a Senior Security Control Assessor at Avint LLC, your primary responsibilities include overseeing the Security Control Assessors' activities, assessing the security posture of client environments, and developing effective remediation and mitigation strategies. You will also provide input on information security policies and procedures, develop standard operating procedures for security operations, and lead teams to execute innovative solutions that ensure exceptional security standards.