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We are seeking a
Senior Cyber Security Assessor
to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of
Security Control Assessments (SCAs)
across highly sensitive Chicago airport environments. This role requires a senior professional who can quickly hit the ground running and deliver expert guidance to government stakeholders, contributing to the continuous improvement of cybersecurity posture for mission-critical systems. Location & Work Model
Location : Customer/Government Site locations (Chicago Airports - Midway and O’Hare), IL, 60605 Work Model : 100% On-site Duration : Contract (2 months, with possibility of extension) Work Schedule : 20:00 to 04:00 (night shift) Schedule : 9/80 Schedule (Week 1 - 44 hours, Week 2 - 36 hours, 80+ hours in 2 week period billed as OT) About Our Client
We support Federal government programs by providing technology modernization and highly specialized mission-critical services. Operating across the U.S., our core service offerings include cybersecurity assessment, risk analysis, and digital transformation for highly sensitive environments, partnering with agencies to maintain compliance with standards like NIST, FISMA, and TSA. We value efficiency and require top-tier professionals to deliver exceptional customer outcomes that protect critical national security systems. Job Description
We are seeking a
Senior Cyber Security Assessor
to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of
Security Control Assessments (SCAs)
across highly sensitive Chicago airport environments. This role requires a senior professional who can quickly
hit the ground running
and deliver expert guidance to government stakeholders, contributing to the continuous improvement of cybersecurity posture for mission-critical systems. The Senior Assessor will be responsible for analyzing, evaluating, assessing, securing, and reporting on the secured environment and related documents. Success in this role requires providing strong recommendations to ensure secure operations. Duties And Responsibilities
Conduct Security Control Assessments (SCAs) in accordance with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and CNSS policies. Provide validation, analysis, and documentation of assessments for Chicago Airport systems. Develop and maintain formal NSS assessment and compliance Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Evaluate and update cybersecurity risk indicators, including risks from emerging threats and vulnerabilities. Deliver risk recommendations and track remediation through Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms). Author white papers and reports to identify trends, adversary activity, and systemic risks impacting the airport. Support NSCD compliance engagements, engineering review boards, configuration control boards, and C-SCRM efforts. Document lessons learned and provide training and guidance to Chicago Airport stakeholders. Be responsible for the function of the role and reporting out on team progress. Required Experience / Skills
Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of related experience or Master’s degree with at least 8 years of related experience. Strong knowledge of IA policies, CNSS guidance, NIST RMF, and FISMA standards. Demonstrated experience with audits, compliance, and IT security review processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to brief senior leadership. Nice-to-Haves
Prior IT security or audit experience. Experience supporting high-security national mission environments. Familiarity with FIPS-140-2 and other federal compliance frameworks. Education
Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of related experience or Master’s degree with at least 8 years of related experience. Application
Ready to take your career to the next level? Connect with your Catapult Recruiter: Kailyn Hartley, directly at kailyn.hartley@catapultsg.com Categories: Cyber Security | Senior Assessor | NIST RMF | FISMA | CNSS | Airport Security | Compliance | Senior | Contract | Audit | RMF | SCA Note: This description is for refinement purposes; no table-based layouts or non-text elements are included. All content is kept faithful to the original intent.
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Senior Cyber Security Assessor
role at
Jobs via Dice 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Overview
We are seeking a
Senior Cyber Security Assessor
to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of
Security Control Assessments (SCAs)
across highly sensitive Chicago airport environments. This role requires a senior professional who can quickly hit the ground running and deliver expert guidance to government stakeholders, contributing to the continuous improvement of cybersecurity posture for mission-critical systems. Location & Work Model
Location : Customer/Government Site locations (Chicago Airports - Midway and O’Hare), IL, 60605 Work Model : 100% On-site Duration : Contract (2 months, with possibility of extension) Work Schedule : 20:00 to 04:00 (night shift) Schedule : 9/80 Schedule (Week 1 - 44 hours, Week 2 - 36 hours, 80+ hours in 2 week period billed as OT) About Our Client
We support Federal government programs by providing technology modernization and highly specialized mission-critical services. Operating across the U.S., our core service offerings include cybersecurity assessment, risk analysis, and digital transformation for highly sensitive environments, partnering with agencies to maintain compliance with standards like NIST, FISMA, and TSA. We value efficiency and require top-tier professionals to deliver exceptional customer outcomes that protect critical national security systems. Job Description
We are seeking a
Senior Cyber Security Assessor
to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of
Security Control Assessments (SCAs)
across highly sensitive Chicago airport environments. This role requires a senior professional who can quickly
hit the ground running
and deliver expert guidance to government stakeholders, contributing to the continuous improvement of cybersecurity posture for mission-critical systems. The Senior Assessor will be responsible for analyzing, evaluating, assessing, securing, and reporting on the secured environment and related documents. Success in this role requires providing strong recommendations to ensure secure operations. Duties And Responsibilities
Conduct Security Control Assessments (SCAs) in accordance with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and CNSS policies. Provide validation, analysis, and documentation of assessments for Chicago Airport systems. Develop and maintain formal NSS assessment and compliance Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Evaluate and update cybersecurity risk indicators, including risks from emerging threats and vulnerabilities. Deliver risk recommendations and track remediation through Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms). Author white papers and reports to identify trends, adversary activity, and systemic risks impacting the airport. Support NSCD compliance engagements, engineering review boards, configuration control boards, and C-SCRM efforts. Document lessons learned and provide training and guidance to Chicago Airport stakeholders. Be responsible for the function of the role and reporting out on team progress. Required Experience / Skills
Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of related experience or Master’s degree with at least 8 years of related experience. Strong knowledge of IA policies, CNSS guidance, NIST RMF, and FISMA standards. Demonstrated experience with audits, compliance, and IT security review processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to brief senior leadership. Nice-to-Haves
Prior IT security or audit experience. Experience supporting high-security national mission environments. Familiarity with FIPS-140-2 and other federal compliance frameworks. Education
Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of related experience or Master’s degree with at least 8 years of related experience. Application
Ready to take your career to the next level? Connect with your Catapult Recruiter: Kailyn Hartley, directly at kailyn.hartley@catapultsg.com Categories: Cyber Security | Senior Assessor | NIST RMF | FISMA | CNSS | Airport Security | Compliance | Senior | Contract | Audit | RMF | SCA Note: This description is for refinement purposes; no table-based layouts or non-text elements are included. All content is kept faithful to the original intent.
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