Security Assessor

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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👮‍♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer

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Tangent Technologies, LLC

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51 - 200 employees

💼 Consulting

🎖️ Defense

🔒 Cybersecurity

Consulting • Defense • Cybersecurity

Tangent Technologies, LLC is a woman-owned, service-disabled veteran owned small business that specializes in providing cutting-edge technologies and services to federal agencies. The company focuses on technical program management, cybersecurity, cloud services, and user-support services to enhance the IT infrastructure and performance of its clients. Tangent Technologies is committed to delivering secure solutions, improving IT performance by reducing complexity, and increasing business agility. With expertise in enterprise-class networking services, the company aims to help clients achieve efficiencies and deliver projects on time and under budget.

📋 Description

• Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity assessments of federal information systems • Perform in-depth assessments and testing of management, operational, and technical security controls across systems, networks, and software applications • Assess cloud-based IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS deployments • Apply IT, cybersecurity, and information-processing systems knowledge to evaluate security performance and integrity • Conduct vulnerability and configuration assessments using automated tools and manual techniques • Evaluate secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps practices • Apply modern cybersecurity practices, including cloud security, Zero Trust, AI, and machine learning • Identify security weaknesses, document findings, assess risk severity, and recommend remediation actions • Support Authorization to Operate (ATO), annual assessment, continuous monitoring, and reauthorization activities • Collaborate with engineers, ISSOs, administrators, and government stakeholders • Review system security artifacts and prepare Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) • Stay current on cybersecurity threats, federal guidance, and evolving compliance requirements

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university • Minimum of seven years of experience supporting cybersecurity, information assurance, or Security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities • Experience applying the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) • Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, FISMA, FedRAMP, and other federal cybersecurity requirements • Experience reviewing security documentation and evaluating security controls • Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder engagement, and technical writing skills • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust determination, including successfully completing the required federal background investigation • Must be a US Citizen • Preferred: Active cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CASP+, or equivalent credential • Preferred: Experience supporting federal cybersecurity contracts • Preferred: Experience with vulnerability scanning tools, cloud security, continuous monitoring, and assessment automation • CISA AES Assessment Lead (AL) or Technical Lead (TL) certification desired, but not required

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Professional development opportunities • Certification support • Remote work options • Collaborative environment • Mentorship from experienced cybersecurity professionals • Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply

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