Spry Methods

Security Assessor at Spry Methods (Washington, DC)

Spry Methods· Washington, DC·

Role details

Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Contract

Job description

Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview): Spry Methods is on the search for a Security Assessor to join our team in DC.

What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):

  • Strong working knowledge of IT Security requirements, technical security countermeasures, risk managements processes, contingency planning, and secure data communications
  • Demonstrated experience conducting full cycle SA&A
  • Testing will include network, system, application and NIST control testing from administrative and technical perspectives
  • Experience analyzing vulnerability scans and interpreting risks and employing manual checks to validate vulnerability data
  • Be able to assist the customer with understanding risk and providing risk mitigation
  • Will create Security Assessments Plans, Reports, and POA&Ms
  • The security assessment team conducts documentation reviews, inspections, and interviews with key personnel knowledgeable/ responsible for the various controls
  • Personnel interviewed are asked to show evidence of compliance, demonstration security features, provide access to (or screenshots of) configuration files and system logs, and perform tests
  • The determination of compliance will be based upon responses to questions and analysis of supporting evidence..
  • Knowledge of CSAM is a plus
  • Strong cloud experience - conducting security assessments of MS Azure in AWS environments.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):

  • At least 5 years experience
  • Bachelor's Degree or 4 years of specialized experience
  • Strong security assessor background
  • Must understand the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process

Why work at Spry Methods

  • Mission-Driven Work: Employees directly support national security, defense, and intelligence missions – work that has clear, high-impact purpose.
  • Structured Yet Entrepreneurial Culture: Described as "structured yet entrepreneurial" – employees are encouraged to "think, act and innovate." topworkplaces.com
  • Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy: Roles appear to be primarily hybrid (e.g., McLean, VA and Washington, DC) or on-site, given the nature of government contracting. A recent posting for "HR & Contracts Administrator" lists a hybrid schedule in McLean, VA. jobs.lever.co
  • Employee Ratings: 3.7/5.0 on employer review sites, with Work-Life Balance rated highest at 4.4/5.0. Culture rated 3.9/5.0. datanyze.com
  • Tech Stack: Engineers will work with modern tools including Kubernetes, Docker, Python, Azure, AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Splunk, and more. datanyze.com
  • Notable Perks: Not explicitly listed, but as a government contractor, likely offers competitive benefits, stability, and clearances.

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