Cybersecurity Assessor

SilverEdge is a premier provider of innovative cyber, software and intelligence solutions addressing everyday challenges to meet mission goals across the DOD and Intel Communities and beyond. We are seeking a candidate with Cybersecurity Assessor background. You’ll use your experience to work with national security and intelligence community clients to discover their cyber risks, understand policies, and develop mitigation plans. You’ll review technical and environmental details to assess the entire threat landscape. Then, you’ll guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, whitepapers, and milestones. You’ll work with your client to translate security concepts, directives, and controls into action, so they can make the best decisions to secure their mission-critical systems. This is your opportunity to act as an information security specialist while broadening your skills in leading-edge technologies in support of national security. 

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience with IT and cybersecurity
• Experience as a Security Control Assessor, ISSO, ISSE, or ISSM 
• Experience performing assessment and authorization activities for Intelligence Community or DoD customers
• HS diploma or GED

• 6+ years of experience with IT and cybersecurity
• Experience with ICD 503, CNSS, NIST requirements, processes, and controls, and control implementation
• Experience with cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools
• Experience with operating systems, platforms, and technologies, including Windows, Linux, cloud, virtualization, or wireless
• Knowledge of customer IT systems, requirements, and processes for information assurance, assessment, and authorization activities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree
• Advanced Cybersecurity Certifications, including Security+, GSEC, or CISSP Certifications