Information Assurance Practice Lead, Senior Security Assessor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Perform hands-on security control evaluations on Tangent’s federal HACS contract.

• Organize and execute assessments utilizing evidence reviews, interviews, and testing methods.

• Implement NIST SP 800-53 controls, the Risk Management Framework, and applicable agency or FedRAMP standards.

• Create and assess security evaluation plans and reports, risk findings, as well as readiness or gap evaluations.

• Articulate findings, implications, and proposed corrective actions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Collaborate with client stakeholders and Tangent’s program team to address evidence gaps and fulfill assessment milestones.

• Contribute to defining and enhancing Tangent’s IA services.

• Produce reusable templates, evidence request lists, and quality review checklists.

• Identify and evaluate enhancements in evidence collection, reporting, and automation processes.

• Work alongside the proposal team on technical strategies, staffing plans, effort estimations, transition plans, and market research responses.

• Mentor military veterans and emerging IA professionals through training, observation, supervised tasks, and constructive feedback.

• Prepare to take the lead on future IA contracts, including transition management, staffing, scheduling, deliverable quality, client communication, and performance reporting as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience independently conducting NIST SP 800-53 security control assessments in a federal or FedRAMP setting, encompassing evidence review, interviews, and testing.

• Proficiency in authoring both security assessment plans and security assessment reports, along with effectively communicating findings and corrective measures.

• Experience in drafting or substantially reviewing technical approaches for federal cybersecurity or IA proposals.

• Preferred: experience in mentoring assessors, enhancing assessment methodologies, or leading federal cybersecurity initiatives.

• Possession of a CISSP, CISM, or a similar cybersecurity certification is highly regarded.

• Military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Flexible work schedules and remote work options.

• Supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.