IT Specialist – Functional Security Control Assessor Liaison

About the role

The IT Specialist (Functional Security Control Assessor Liaison) will work within the Command Information Office of NAVFAC OSF. You will ensure that risk, compliance and assurance activities meet security, resilience and dependability standards across software, system and network environments.

Key responsibilities

• Develop specifications and monitor compliance with IT security, resilience and dependability requirements.
• Conduct system security evaluations, audits, and reviews, documenting posture, capabilities and vulnerabilities.
• Prepare security assessment reports for authorization and deployment of new or existing operational technology.
• Recommend security measures and counter‑measures based on accreditation review results.
• Integrate cybersecurity policies into system development, migration and operations while planning accreditation reviews.

Required profile

• Demonstrated attention to detail in risk monitoring and measurement.
• Strong customer‑service orientation, coordinating security activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective oral communication, presenting security findings and recommendations clearly.
• Problem‑solving ability to verify security postures, document deviations and propose corrective actions.

Required skills

• Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation.
• Security Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes.
• Use of cyber‑defense tools and vulnerability scanning.
• Analysis of cyber threats, network security architectures and cryptographic controls.
• Development and maintenance of security artifacts and compliance documentation.