Job Description
Job Summary
We have a critical need for a Cyber Security Assessor to support the Chicago
Airport Cyber Security Assessment. This role will execute security control assessments (SCAs) and
provide risk analysis across highly sensitive Chicago airport environments, ensuring compliance with
CNSS, NIST, FISMA, and TSA standards. The Cyber Security Assessor will deliver expert guidance
to government stakeholders and contribute to the continuous improvement of cybersecurity posture
for mission-critical systems.
Primary Responsibilities - Conduct security control assessments (SCAs) in accordance with the NIST Risk Management
Framework (RMF) and Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) policies, standards,
and guidelines.
- Provide validation, analysis, and documentation of assessments for Chicago Airport systems,
applications, and appliances.
- Develop, maintain, and improve formal NSS assessment and compliance CONOPS and
SOPs.
- Evaluate and update cybersecurity risk indicators, including risks from emerging threats and
vulnerabilities.
- Deliver risk recommendations and track remediation through POA&Ms and continuous
monitoring processes.
- Author white papers and reports to identify trends, adversary activity, and systemic risks
impacting Chicago 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.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of related experience or Master's degree with at least 6
years of related experience.
- Strong knowledge of IA policies, CNSS guidance, NIST RMF, FISMA, and related standards.
- Demonstrated experience with audits, compliance, and IT security review processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to brief senior leadership.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications - Prior IT security or audit experience.
- Experience supporting high-security national mission environments.
- Familiarity with FIPS-140-2, and other federal compliance frameworks.
location: Chicago, Illinois
job type: Contract
salary: $45 - 51 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities We have a critical need for a Cyber Security Assessor to support the Chicago
Airport Cyber Security Assessment. This role will execute security control assessments (SCAs) and
provide risk analysis across highly sensitive Chicago airport environments, ensuring compliance with
CNSS, NIST, FISMA, and TSA standards. The Cyber Security Assessor will deliver expert guidance
to government stakeholders and contribute to the continuous improvement of cybersecurity posture
for mission-critical systems.
Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior IT security or audit experience.
- Experience supporting high-security national mission environments.
- Familiarity with FIPS-140-2, and other federal compliance frameworks.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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