Senior Control Assessment Analyst

Edgewater is seeking the services of a Sr. Controls Assessment Analyst to conduct security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, document findings, and propose remediation strategies to address any identified security gaps. Knowledge of working with system owners, support teams, developers, vendors, and other stakeholders as necessary to conduct control assessments.

The work will be performed onsite in Washington, DC.

Senior experience ensuring that plans of action and milestones (POAMs) are properly tracked, managed, and remediated as well as in assisting with inventory management for security and privacy assets.
• Skilled in supporting training and awareness activities by developing metrics and producing reports on program effectiveness.
• The successful candidate is self-motivated, has strong analytical skills, possesses the ability to learn quickly and can handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• All candidates must be US citizens.
• At least five years of experience performing the functions associated with this labor category.
• Understanding of relevant laws and regulations, such as NIST guidance and OMB memoranda. This includes knowledge of the NIST Risk Management Framework and familiarity with key publications like NIST SP 800-37, 800-53, and 800-171.
• Experience conducting security assessments on federal systems.
• Experience assessing and mitigating risks associated with cybersecurity and data privacy.
• Experience developing and implementing compliance programs, conducting risk assessments, and advising on compliance-related issues.
• Experience with the system Authorization to Operate process, including understanding the documentation required, the levels of approval needed, and the most effective ways to manage this process within a federal environment.
• Basic understanding of procurement processes and contract language requirements for federal mandates.
• Experience communicating complex regulatory and compliance information in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience tracking and reporting on training and awareness program performance, including calculating metrics to help measure the effectiveness of security, privacy, and social engineering training.

Additional benefits include:

• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-Tax 401K and/or After-Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution)
• Tuition and Technical Training Reimbursement
• Exercise Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us:

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2025.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.

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