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Security Controls Assessor Level III

Columbia, MD; Columbia; Maryland; MD; Columbia, Maryland; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

We are seeking a Security Controls Assessor (Level 3) for a prime contract that is based out of our Columbia, MD office.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze design specifications, design documentation, configuration practices and procedures, and operational practices and procedures
  • Conduct on-site evaluations
  • Conducts verification and validation for security compliance of low and moderately complex information systems, products, and components
  • Provide identification of non-compliance of security requirements and possible mitigations to requirements that are not in compliance
  • Validate the security requirements of the information system
  • Verify and validate the system meets the security requirements
  • Provide vulnerability assessment of the system, coordinate penetration testing, and provide a comprehensive verification and validation report (certification report) for the information system Facilitate penetration testing
  • Provide a comprehensive verification and validation report (certification report) for the information system

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Clearance Required:

  • Active TS/SCI with Poly

Minimum Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology Engineering or related field of study is required.
  • A Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology Engineering or related field of study may be substituted for two (2) years experience, reducing the requirement to ten (10) years experience.
  • In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an additional four (4) years in security or system engineering experience may be substituted.

Minimum Years of Experience:

  • Twelve (12) years experience in security, systems engineering or system assessment to include recent experience within the last three (3) years in five (5) or more of the following areas: Cybersecurity principles and technology, including access/control, authorization, identification and authentication, PKI, network and enterprise security architecture is required.

Pay Transparency

Amentum’s health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

The base salary range for this position is $177K to $220K. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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