Security Controls Assessor

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$99,000–$225,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
78 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Dec 14, 2026

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

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TL;DR · Security Controls Assessor

The Security Controls Assessor assists in designing, implementing, and managing policies and procedures to ensure database and software security. This role involves working on unusually complex problems to provide innovative solutions while mentoring employees in technical competencies. Key responsibilities include assessing relevant controls within operational systems, including operational technology and information technology systems. The position requires reviewing broad scope technical implementations for disparate systems such as cross domain solutions, layered defensive techniques, on premises, cloud, hybrid solutions, virtualization, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, and robotic processing. Candidates must possess knowledge of NIST Special Publication 800-53, DoD-Specific Risk Management Framework processes, and the DoW. Required skills include clear communication of factual information regarding security controls and maintaining a professional bearing in high pressure situations. A TS/SCI clearance is required.

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and manage policies and procedures to ensure database and software security.
  • Assess relevant security controls within operational technology and information technology systems.
  • Review broad-scope technical implementations for cloud, hybrid, on-premises, and AI/ML solutions.
  • Apply NIST 800-53 controls and DoD-specific Risk Management Framework processes for system authorizations.
  • Communicate factual information regarding security control implementations and their impact on system security.
  • Mentor and supervise employees in both company and technical competencies.
  • Provide innovative solutions for unusually complex cybersecurity problems.

What we're looking for

  • 14+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security fields.
  • Knowledge of NIST Special Publication 800-53, associated security controls, and DoD-Specific Risk Management Framework processes.
  • Knowledge of the DoW, its components, and the varied authorities and responsibilities of each component-type.
  • Ability to assess relevant controls within operational systems, including operational technology and information technology systems.
  • Ability to review broad scope technical implementations for disparate systems including cloud, virtualization, AI/ML, and cross domain solutions.
  • Ability to maintain a professional bearing in high pressure situations.
  • Ability to clearly and concisely communicate factual information regarding information systems and security controls.
  • TS/SCI clearance.

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