Information Systems Security Specialist

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues.

With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad.

Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter .

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We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission.

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The Sea, Land, Air Analysis Group’s mission is to deliver objective analyses, plans and strategies to US Navy, US Marine Corps, US Air Force, other DoD, and Australian Defence Force clients to support technology development, acquisition, delivery and sustainment decisions.

The group provides the core of SPA thought leadership on Undersea Strategy, Software Development and Cost Estimating, with additional benchmark capabilities in AI/ML & Decision Analytics, Modeling and Simulation, and Future Force Assessments.

SPA has an immediate need for a Security Controls Assessor (SCA). #FC

The Security Controls Assessor (SCA) is responsible for conducting a comprehensive assessment of the management, operational, and technical security controls employed within or inherited by an Information System (IS) to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls.

SCAs also provide an assessment of the severity of weaknesses or deficiencies discovered in the IS and its environment of operation and recommend corrective actions to address identified vulnerabilities.

will cover Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities within the customer’s area of responsibility.

• Master's Degree in related field
• 7 years of relevant experience
• 2 years of experience in SAP, SCI or Collateral Information Systems Security and implementation of regulations identified in the duty descriptions
• Prior performance in the role of ISSO (or System, Network administrator) and ISSM
• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level III or Information Assurance Manager Level II
• Active TS/SCI and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

• 9 years of related experience