Cambridge International Systems has a career opportunity for a Security Controls Assessor I to join our team in Houston, TX.  

The Cypress project provides information technology security management and technical services in support of the Johnson Space Center (JSC) IT Security Program. Products and services will contribute to the implementation of a robust, flexible, and forward leaning IT security program that seeks to meet the needs of a highly technical and innovative JSC organization, while adapting to a constantly evolving technology, governance, and threat landscape.

 A successful candidate will:

• Perform Information System (IS) security controls assessments for JSC Organizations based on NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements
• Generate reports on assessment findings including the effectiveness and/or deficiencies of the security controls implemented in the IS and its operational environment
• Recommend corrective actions to address identified deficiencies.
• Work with a team to resolve issues and perform tasks in parallel.
• Report to the supervisor periodically on team and individual work accomplishments, problems, progress in mastering tasks, work processes, and individual and team training needs.

Required Skills Required Experience

• 2-4 years’ experience supporting an IT security environment
• Knowledge of NIST RMF a must
• Technical IT knowledge of multiple Operating Systems to include but not limited to LINUX, UNIX, Microsoft products, and basic networking a plus
• Familiarity with vulnerability management, application scanning, firewall management, and log management/analysis tools preferred.
• Must be customer oriented with the ability to communicate with various levels of management and administrators.
• Excellent technical documentation and reporting skills
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills desired.

At Cambridge, we recognize innovation and agility grow through diverse collaboration. Our team is comprised of unique individuals, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class or category as may be defined by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. It is our firm intent to support equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in keeping with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

General office and administrative skills to assist in the processing of departmental work flow.  Customer-service oriented with professional and courteous attitude.  Good verbal and written communication skills for interaction with a variety of people inside and outside of organization; ability to follow oral and written instructions.  Good working knowledge of word processing, estimating and spreadsheet software packages.