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@nicholasbest
Results-driven Security Control Assessor with expertise in compliance.
United StatesI am a results-driven Security Control Assessor with over 5 years of experience supporting federal and commercial environments in achieving compliance through the full Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle. My expertise lies in evaluating security controls per NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, developing formal assessment documentation, and driving Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated proficiency in stakeholder engagement, technical evidence review, and vulnerability identification. I have successfully led full lifecycle RMF assessments, developed tailored Security Assessment Plans, and authored comprehensive Security Assessment Reports. My ability to work cross-functionally with ISSOs, system owners, and engineering teams has been instrumental in maintaining compliant, risk-informed security postures.
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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AetherForge
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Led full lifecycle RMF assessments for FISMA-moderate and FedRAMP systems, developing and executing Security Assessment Plans (SAP). Conducted in-depth control testing against NIST 800-53 controls, authoring Security Assessment Reports (SAR) with severity ratings and mitigation strategies.
Viking Cloud
Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Performed assessments aligned with PCI-DSS, mapping controls to RMF equivalents and conducting gap analyses. Created and validated documentation including System Security Plans (SSP) and supported scanning operations with Tenable and Qualys.
Bincom Enterprises
Dec 2019 - Present (5 years 11 months)
Assisted senior SCAs in system categorization and tailoring baseline controls, reviewing and editing various security plans. Logged and tracked vulnerabilities from Nessus and OpenVAS scans, performing manual verification.
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UPBachelor's Degree, Criminal Justice & Criminology
Studied Criminal Justice & Criminology at the University of Maryland, College Park. Gained foundational knowledge in legal frameworks and societal aspects relevant to security and compliance.
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