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Security Control Assessor

Clear Ridge Defense

Salary undisclosed

Washington, DCContractOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

 

Clear Ridge Defense is seeking a TS/SCI cleared professional to serve as a Security Control Assessor in Washington, DC

Roles and Responsibilities

You will...

  • Be responsible for conducting a comprehensive assessment of the management, operational, and technical security controls employed within or inherited by an information system to determine the overall effectiveness of security controls
  • Provide an assessment of the severity of weaknesses or deficiencies discovered in the information system and its environment of operation and recommend corrective actions to address identified vulnerabilities
  • Prepare the final security assessment report containing the results and findings from the assessment
  • Conduct an assessment of the security plan to help ensure that the plan provides a set of security controls for the information system that meet the stated security requirements

Must Haves

You possess...

  • TS/SCI clearance 
  • Experience with customer's current tools
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience 

Nice To Haves

  • IAT certifications (Sec+, CEH, CySA+, etc.) 
  • Leadership experience
  • Associates degree or higher in a related field

Additional Information

Join our team and see how we were ranked a 2025 Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun!

Clear Ridge Defense is the premier service solutions provider supporting the Service and Joint cyberspace operations and intelligence community in three core areas of expertise:

  • Cyber Systems & Software Engineering
  • Cyber Intelligence & Operations Planning
  • Security Risk Analysis, Mitigation & Training
  • All delivered by highly talented and focused team members that are supported by an unmatched professional and family-oriented culture that leverages and builds on sound, proven principles.

 

Benefits Snapshot:

  • 100% Fully-Covered Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 100% Fully-Covered Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 100% Fully-Covered Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Competitive and Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) / Leave
  • 11 Paid Federal Holidays
  • $500 New Uniform Bonus for Transitioning Military
  • Monthly Tax-Free Cell Phone Stipend
  • Monthly Tax-Free Gym Wellness / Streaming Subscription Stipend to include Amazon Prime, Netflix, Audible, etc.
  • Competitive 401k Matching to plan for retirement
  • Free financial advising from qualified experts
  • Annual $5,000 Training Allotment
  • One-of-a-kind Referral Program: $250/mo indefinitely, with no limit to number of referrals
  • Business Development and Client Expansion Bonuses
  • Monthly Company-Paid Socials and Events

 

CRD fully supports Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work – Wage Range Transparency law, which mandates employers to provide detailed wage and benefits information in all job postings. The salary range for this position is:

$90,000 - $120,000/ year

 
Salary ranges provided are subject to the following variables and circumstances, which may impact whether the actual paid salary falls within the range:

  • The contract the employee is assigned to support. For example, this advertised position may support multiple contracts.
  • The negotiated rates between CRD and our client.
  • The option year of the contract the employee is assigned to.
  • Annual performance of the employee and/or the company.
  • If the employee takes on additional company responsibilities.
  • If the company makes a strategic hiring decision (e.g., investment in the employee) for growth opportunities.
  • If the employee does not meet the qualifications fully but a waiver is provided by CRD or our clients.
  • If the employee is assigned a lower-level labor category due to external circumstances than they actually qualify for.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

 

 

 

Benefits

  • vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • paid time off
  • disability insurance
  • wellness program

About this role

Clear Ridge Defense is hiring a Security Control Assessor for an in-office contract role in Washington, DC supporting the defense and intelligence community. You'll evaluate the security controls within information systems—assessing management, operational, and technical safeguards to determine their effectiveness. The work involves identifying vulnerabilities, rating their severity, recommending fixes, and documenting your findings in formal assessment reports. You'll also review security plans to confirm they address stated requirements.

This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and 3–5 years of relevant security assessment experience, along with hands-on familiarity with the customer's current tools. IAT certifications (Security+, CEH, CySA+) and prior leadership experience are valued but not required; an associate degree or higher in a related field is a plus. The salary range is $90,000–$120,000 annually, with variation based on contract specifics, performance, and qualifications.

Clear Ridge Defense offers comprehensive benefits including fully covered health, dental, and vision insurance; disability and life coverage; competitive PTO; an annual $5,000 training allotment; and monthly wellness stipends. The company was recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace and emphasizes a family-oriented culture supporting cyberspace operations and intelligence missions.

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