Security Control Assessor, Jr (Cybersecurity)

Location: Remote role with approximately 75% travel CONUS and OCONUS; listed locations include Alexandria, Virginia; Chambersburg, Pennsylvania; and Fort Meade, Maryland, United States.

Salary: $60,000+ annually.

Company

hirify.global provides consulting, technology solutions, and professional services for U.S. government, defense, and intelligence organizations.

What you will do

• Conduct cybersecurity assessments, audits, inspections, vulnerability assessments, and performance-based testing for DoD organizations and partners.
• Evaluate systems and Defensive Cyberspace Operations using cyber threat emulation.
• Coordinate assessment logistics, test plans, scope, development, and execution with the SCA Team Lead.
• Capture vulnerability results in STIG Viewer or designated tools and document findings in eMASS.
• Analyze security gaps, recommend mitigations, and validate cybersecurity controls, TTPs, STIGs, RMF controls, and DoD policy compliance.
• Present assessment findings during daily reviews, in-briefs, and out-briefs and provide results for authorization recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an IT-related field.
• DoD 8570 IA Technical IAT Level II certification.
• Five years of overall cybersecurity experience, including one to three years in a C&A or A&A role.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility must be maintained.
• Experience with STIGs, SRGs, POA&Ms, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Strong understanding of the RMF process, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and CNSSI 1253.
• Experience with tools such as eMASS, STIG Viewer, Nessus, ACAS, SCAP, or HBSS.
• Demonstrated understanding of three key technology areas, such as Network, Windows, UNIX, Oracle, SQL, Applications, Physical Security, RMF, Cloud Environments, Endpoint Security, or ACAS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting assessment findings.
• Valid U.S. passport and driver’s license, or the ability to obtain them quickly.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work with approximately 75% CONUS and OCONUS travel.
• 26 days of paid leave, including vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays.
• Performance bonuses and a 401(k) match of 3% with immediate vesting.
• Company-paid life insurance up to $300,000, medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA options.
• 15 days of fully paid parental leave and military differential pay.
• Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and professional development support.