Security Assessment Lead

OCH Technologies is seeking a Security Assessment Lead to act as the technical authority for all independent risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and analyses of alternatives conducted under this contract. The candidate will lead assessment planning, assign and mentor assessment teams, ensures assessment execution follows NIST 800-53A methodology, and is accountable for the quality and completeness of all System Security Assessment Reports (SARs) delivered.

This position supports a proposal effort and is contingent upon award, customer approval, and successful onboarding requirements.

Location

Hybrid – FAA Hubs Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) Washington, DC OR Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) Oklahoma City. OK.

This position may require up to 50% travel to FAA facilities.

Core Responsibilities & Duties

• Serve as primary technical POC for all security assessments, vulnerability assessments, and analyses of alternatives under the contract.
• Lead assessment planning and coordination at FAA facilities nationwide, including developing System Security Assessment Test Plans and managing pre- and post-assessment activities.
• Personally lead complex or high-visibility assessment events.
• Ensure all assessments use the three NIST 800-53A methods (Examine, Interview, Test) and produce compliant SARs.
• Develop and maintain vulnerability scanning strategies including Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
• Evaluate and recommend scanning tools and configurations for NAS and Mission Support environments.
• Conduct risk translation from assessment findings and develop draft Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) with actionable remediation guidance.
• Lead regression assessment activities to validate that patches, fixes, and configuration changes mitigate previously identified vulnerabilities.
• Attend all Program Management Reviews and report on assessment status, deliverable timelines, and technical issues.
• Mentor and develop junior assessment staff.
• Build a team culture where analysts take ownership of their assigned systems and drive assessments to completion independently.
• Coordinate with NAS system owners, FAA facility staff, AIT/AIS, and ACG to schedule assessments and resolve access and logistical issues.
• Ensure assessment work in NAS operational environments follows safety protocols. Test methods for NAS systems may need to be conducted in lab environments due to air traffic safety constraints.

Responsibilities may evolve over time to support team and organizational goals but will remain consistent with the overall scope of the role.