Security Controls Assessor; SCA), Senior

Security Controls Assessor (SCA), Senior

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Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering.

We invite you to join the small business team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.

Columbia, MD

Position requires a TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph.

• Conducts verification and validation for security compliance of all information systems, products, and components.
• Analyzes design specifications, design documentation, configuration practices and procedures, and operational practices and procedures.
• Identifies non‑compliance of security requirements and proposes possible mitigations.
• Conducts on‑site evaluations.
• Validates the security requirements of the information system.
• Verifies and validates that the system meets the security requirements.
• Provides vulnerability assessment of the system.
• Coordinates penetration testing.
• Provides a comprehensive verification and validation report (certification report) for the information system.
• Provides process improvement recommendations.
• Assists the Government in drafting standards and guidelines for usage.

• Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering (may be substituted for 4 years of experience).
• Certifications:
  
  IAT III or IAM III.
• Experience:
  
  12 years of related work experience.
• Experience in security or system engineering in five or more areas, including telecommunications concepts, operating systems, databases/DBMS, middleware, applications, web‑servers, SANS/Netaps, Active Directory, firewalls, and controlled interfaces.

In addition to a great culture, Sentar offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employees and their families. Group Term Life, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability are provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees. As well as voluntary Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Insurance options are provided through our trusted carriers. We provide several options for our employees to choose from, including two different medical plans (Standard PPO/OAP or HDHP) and two different dental plans (Base PPO or Buy‑Up PPO).

Sentar is also happy to offer a healthy match of employee contributions through our 401(k) plan. PTO is offered that groves quickly with years of service. Sentar values employee well‑being and offers the Building a Better YOU program, which provides educational resources, community building activities, Journey LIVE—an online mental health and wellness service with live and on‑demand content. Sentar also launched the Sentar Serves committee to give back to our community by donating time and resources to those who need it most.

Professional development and education assistance plans are also available to help our employees reach their professional goals.

Sentar is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities. Sentar proudly is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities. Follow these links to learn more about your rights: EEO Is the Law Poster; EEO Is Law Supplement; and Pay Transparency. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable workplace accommodation, contact the Recruiting Manager at email  Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Thank you for considering Sentar in your employment search.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting.