IRS - Sr. Security Control Assessor

cFocus Software seeks a Sr. Security Control Assessor to join our program supporting the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This position is remote. This position requires a Public Trust clearance.
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in information security or security control assessment
• Strong knowledge of NIST RMF, FISMA, and NIST SP 800-53 controls
• Experience conducting security assessments and developing SARs and POA&Ms
• Familiarity with federal security authorization processes (ATO, SA&A)
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills

Duties:

• Conduct security control assessments in accordance with NIST SP 800-53 and RMF guidelines
• Perform system discovery, documentation review, and evidence collection activities
• Develop and execute Security Assessment Plans (SAPs)
• Conduct interviews and technical testing to evaluate control effectiveness
• Document findings and develop Security Assessment Reports (SARs)
• Identify vulnerabilities and document risks in Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Support Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes and continuous monitoring activities
• Validate remediation efforts and closure of POA&Ms
• Coordinate with system owners, ISSOs, and stakeholders throughout the assessment lifecycle
• Provide on-demand security assessment support across multiple systems
• Support rapid assessment efforts and evolving federal initiatives
• Deliver level-of-effort estimates for assessment activities
• Assist with backlog reduction and surge staffing needs
• Participate in special projects and cross-functional security initiatives

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