Security Control Assessor

Acuity is growing and looking to hire a Security Control Assessor to support one of our premier federal clients.  Acuity, Inc. seeks a dynamic, self-motivated individual with experience, knowledge and technical skills. 

 

In return, Acuity Inc offers a great company culture with wonderful work/life balance and a robust compensation package which includes Health/Dental/Vision, up to $6K training & professional development benefit annually, 401K matching, corporate events/team-building and more!

 

Acuity was awarded "Best Places to Work" by the Washington Business Journal for over 8 years(2010 - 2014, 2015, 2017-2021, 2023, 2024) and "Top Workplaces" by Washington Post (2022, 2023, 2024). www.myacuity.com

Are you ready to use your expertise in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to make a real difference? Join Acuity, Inc., a technology consulting firm that supports federal agencies. We combine industry partnerships and long-term federal experience with innovative technical leadership to support our customers’ critical missions.

What you 'll be doing:

• Perform all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction.
• Evaluate the security controls within network systems to identify vulnerabilities and recommend actions to correct problems working either alone or as part of a team.
• Ensure integrity of IT systems by identifying and mitigating potential avenues of exploitation including system level attacks and user level attacks.
• Develop and document security evaluation test plans and procedures.

Required Skills:

• BA/BS
• 2+ years of technical related experience
• Demonstrated experience testing security architectures of cloud-based systems and applications, identifying vulnerabilities and providing security remediation.
• Demonstrated experience conducting hands on security testing, analyzing results, documenting risks, and recommending countermeasures.
• Demonstrated experience developing risk assessment reports based on review of security plans and interviews with developer/customer assess systems against information assurance policies, regulations and instructions.
• Demonstrated experience providing threat analysis based on identified security vulnerabilities.
• Demonstrated experience with RMF, CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53, and NISPOM.
• Demonstrated experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker (SCC).
• Strong understanding of the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process.
• Compliance and vulnerability scanning tools (XACTA, RedSeal, Nessus, Splunk, McAfee ePO, and/or other vulnerability scanners).
• Excellent oral and technical writing skills.

Desired Skills: 

• Certifications: CASP, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH

Clearance Requirements:

• TS/SCI w/Poly

 

About Acuity:

Acuity, Inc. is a leading management and technology consulting firm that specializes in serving the federal government. Our innovative, collaborative and rewarding work environment has earned repeat honors from the Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work and SmartCEO Corporate Culture awards.

 

Why Choose Acuity?

• Innovative Excellence: Recognized by The Washington Post's "Top Workplaces" and a nine-time recipient of the Washington Business Journal's "Best Places to Work," Acuity fosters an environment where innovation thrives and employees flourish.
• Competitive Compensation: We value our employees and show it through highly competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• Personal Growth: Your potential isn't just recognized at Acuity, it's actively cultivated. With tailored training, mentorship, and cutting-edge resources, we empower you to thrive personally and professionally.
• Recognition and Visibility: Stand out in a competitive industry with Acuity's exceptional customer feedback and robust opportunity channels.
• Collaborative Culture: At Acuity, teamwork isn't just a buzzword – it's the cornerstone of our success. Encouragement and support fuel our collaborative culture, where every voice matters.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity isn't just a checkbox – it's who we are. At Acuity, we pride ourselves on recruiting and maintaining a workforce that celebrates diversity and treats every employee with dignity and respect.

 Join Acuity, where your talents are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is amplified. Together, let's shape the future of digital strategy and technology consulting.

 

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.