Control Validation Security Specialist Senior (61704)

BMA is seeking a Control Validation Security Specialist - Senior to join our team supporting our AMPS program. This is a fully remote role. 

Job Summary 

Independently performs IT audits on complex information systems, applications, and enclaves to ensure that appropriate controls exist, are correctly implemented, and that procedures are compliant with Federal and DOD standards. Conducts accurate evaluation of the level of security required. Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. Works at the highest level of all phases of information systems auditing. Provides technical support in the areas of vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, network security, and security implementation. Provides technical evaluations of customer systems and assists with making security improvements. Conducts cybersecurity control validation exercises on classified and unclassified networks, applications, and systems to validate the effectiveness of current security measures. Weighs business needs against security concerns and analyzes applied mitigations to evaluate whether they meet security requirements.

Clearance Requirements

There is a Secret Security clearance requirement for this role upon hire. 

Required Skills & Certifications 

• Three (3) years of experience working with DoDI 8500.2 or NIST SP 800-53 and understanding the principles of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Two (2) years of experience with eMASS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving security issues.
• Proficiency in basic analytical software such as Microsoft Excel and Access, as well as proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, including Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong skills implementing and configuring networks and network components.
• Experience weighing business needs against security concerns.
• Experience analyzing applied mitigations to evaluate whether they meet security requirements.
• Must possess IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 3 (T3) prior to onboarding.
   

Desired Skills & Certifications 

• DLA Experience 

Overview

BMA is an employee-owned small business headquartered in Huntsville, AL that provides superior customer service by empowering all levels of our staff to make timely decisions to produce high-quality results. BMA fosters an environment of passion, precision, and dedication in order to fulfill our commitments to our partners, government, and country.

Benefits

We believe that our employees well-being is paramount to our success so our benefits package has been crafted with that in mind. We offer multiple healthcare coverage options to include low deductible, high deductible, and plans eligible for our Health Savings Account (HSA) option. Along with medical coverage, employees have dental, vision, accident & illness, short- and long-term disability all available to them. BMA proudly maintains a 401(k) plan with an industry leading 6% match that can include profit sharing based on company performance. Lastly, being an employee-owned company means that BMA offers a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing eligible employees the opportunity to earn stock in BMA, subject to plan eligibility and vesting requirements. 

AAP & EEO Statement
BMA Technical Services is an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State, or Local Law.