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Security Control Assessor (L3)

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC Colorado Springs, CO (Onsite) Full-Time

Job Title: Security Control Assessor (L3) -5887

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80914

Job Salary: $155,000 - $170,000

Job Summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a motivated and highly qualified professional to serve as a Security Control Assessor at Level 3. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic and skilled team dedicated to delivering exceptional results for our customers.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in evaluating the management, operational, and technical security controls of Information Systems to assess their overall effectiveness. This role includes support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) environments, with a focus on serving the Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) and its subordinate units

Compensation Minimum: $155,000

Compensation Maximum: $170,000

Job Requirements:

Skills / Experience Required

Security Control Assessor L3 Skills and Experience:

  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance eligibility
  • Willing and able to complete a Government Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph, if required
  • 10+ years of experience in Department of Defense roles, with a strong record of performance and subject matter expertise
  • 4+ years of recent experience in SAP and/or SCI environments
  • Extensive experience conducting comprehensive assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls to evaluate their overall effectiveness
  • Proven ability to determine the implementation and effectiveness of security controls in meeting system security requirements
  • Thorough understanding of key security roles, including Authorizing Official (AO), Information System Owner (ISO), Information/Data Owner, Program Security Officer (PSO), Information System Security Manager (ISSM), and Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
  • Skilled in conducting unit-level system inspections, preparing detailed reports, and delivering executive-level briefings to stakeholders
  • Deep expertise in the Risk Management Framework (RMF), with specific experience applying the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG)

Education / Certifications

Security Control Assessor L3 Education/Certifications:

  •  Master's degree: MA, MS, or ME 
  • Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of education  
  • Must be able to obtain applicable DODM 8140 certifications

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k)
  • PTO
  • Paid Paternal leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid federal holidays

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner and that may include lifting to thirty pounds, as necessary.

Company Summary

Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an SBA Certified Native Hawaiian Organization 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology and offering professional solutions in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.

Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."

Company Employment Statement

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Full-Time

Location

Colorado Springs, CO (Onsite)

Job Type

Government, Information Technology, Management

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

06/03/2025

Job ID

5887/9189/88818

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