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Security Controls Assessor - Part time & Remote

TestPros, Inc. is a leading provider of independent IT assessment services, focusing on compliance and security assurance for government and commercial clients.

TestPros

Employee count: 51-200

United States only

Company Overview:

TestPros is a successful and growing business, established in 1988 to provide Information Technology (IT) technical support services to a wide range of Commercial and U.S. Federal, State, and Local Government customers. Our capabilities include Program Management, Program Oversight, Process Audit, Intelligence Analysis, Cyber Security, NIST 800-53, NIST SP 800-171 / CMMC Consulting/Assessment/Compliance, PCI Compliance, Zero Trust, Resiliency, Computer Forensics, Software Supply Chain Assurance, Software Testing, Test Automation, Section 508 and WCAG Accessibility Assessment and Remediation, Localization Testing, Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), Quality Assurance (QA), Compliance, and Research and Development (R&D) services. TestPros is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position: Part time (as needed, 1099 or Corp. to Corp)

Job Summary:

TestPros is looking for expert level Cyber Security professionals with experience performing on risk management programs for U.S. Federal and commercial clients by utilizing NIST, RMF, and FISMA compliance frameworks.

Specifically, we are looking for professionals with experience in conducting NIST 800-53 Rev 5 based Authority To Operate (ATO) support.

Responsibilities and Duties:

You should be able to deliver on the following expertly and consistently:

  • Develop NIST 800-53 Rev5 based System Security Plan (SSP).
  • Create/Update the applicable documents identified by NIST 800-53 Rev 5, specifically the Security Assessment Report (SAR).
  • Create/Update the associated Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).
  • Provide detailed security-related reports including data, analyses, and conclusions upon completion of tests, scans, and assessments, including mitigations and, if indicated, appropriate escalation of identified risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Verify and document the implementation of security controls necessary to achieve compliance.
  • Keep management apprised of impending areas of concern, verbally and in writing.
  • Review and develop System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms), and as well as other necessary artifacts.
  • Facilitate the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) program to ensure customer systems have accurately and fully provided information for POA&M activities to include valid remediation of findings.
  • Develop various policy documents (SOPs/CONOPs) as required. This may include policies regarding Configuration Management, IS Sanitization, Media Security, Password Policy, Business Continuity, Continuity of Operations, Incident Response, Disaster Recover, and Security Assessments.
  • Develop new, and mature existing information security and risk policies.
  • Initiate, and lead on-going information security maturity assessment processes and training, using industry accepted frameworks and implement into the overall cyber security posture.
  • Produce and review key performance indicators for implemented security measures and distribute KPIs.
  • Maintain knowledge of threat landscape by monitoring threat intelligence, and other related sources.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • 5+ years of directly related experience in IT security compliance, including recent experience with NIST 800-53 Rev 5 "Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations"
  • Cloud computing security
  • Security governance and policy
  • Security risk analysis
  • Auditing and monitoring systems
  • Scanning and vulnerability management systems
  • Advanced Malware Protection
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Incident Management - analysis, detection, and handling of security events
  • Penetration testing and associated tools (e.g., nmap, Metasploit, etc.)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience (preferred)
  • Military and/or practical job experience may be considered in-lieu of formal education, with significant industry certifications

Benefits

TestPros offers a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, opportunities for professional growth, cell phone discounts, and much more! All benefits are per TestPros current policies and are subject to change without notice. Benefits are available to full-time employees.​

TestPros, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, or protected veteran status.

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About TestPros

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Established in 1988, TestPros provides independent IT assessment and security assurance services. We have assisted countless government and commercial customers to ensure their information systems are usable, reliable, safe, compliant, and secure. Through our current and past affiliations with U.S. Federal Government programs at DHS, HHS, GSA, DOD, and NIST, TestPros is a highly experienced Government contractor with multiple contract vehicles and extensive experience supporting the private sector.

We specialize in a variety of services such as Cybersecurity, Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), Test Automation, and Audits. Our mission is driven by our core values which emphasize treating our clients, partners, and employees with respect and dedication to success. TestPros has a culture of innovation and collaboration, optimizing software development life cycles while ensuring compliance with various regulatory standards. Additionally, we are committed to providing quality assurance and operational excellence throughout our engagements.

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