Mid-Level Assessment Specialist

Job Summary

Supporting the Department of Energy's mission, the Mid-Level Assessment & Authorization Specialist will conduct comprehensive assessments of security and privacy controls, evaluate deficiencies, and prepare detailed reports, all while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of security and privacy controls to determine their effectiveness and identify deficiencies
• Prepare detailed assessment reports outlining findings and recommendations for corrective actions
• Perform initial remediation actions on deficient controls and validate effectiveness through reassessments

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or four years of equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in security control assessments or cybersecurity evaluations
• Experience with federal cybersecurity frameworks, such as NIST RMF and NIST SP 800-53
• Strong understanding of continuous monitoring processes and system inheritance concepts
• Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance