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TestPros

SOC 2 Assessor (Part time & Remote)

Sterling, VA · On-site +1

$50 - $90/hr

Federal Government and Commercial clients within the continental USA. TestPros is dedicated to making lives better, safer and more secure. TestPros is looking for Expert level SOC 2 Auditors with ...

kgs

Part-Time Help Desk Technician

Arlington, VA

$23 - $31/hr

Koniag Data Solutions, LLC a Koniag Government Services company , is seeking a Part- Time Help Desk ... to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven ...

kgs

Part-Time Help Desk Technician

Arlington, VA · On-site

$23 - $31/hr

Koniag Data Solutions, LLC a Koniag Government Services company , is seeking a Part- Time Help Desk ... to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven ...

Koniag, Inc.

Part-Time Help Desk Technician

Arlington, VA · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Koniag Data Solutions, LLC a Koniag Government Services company , is seeking a Part- Time Help Desk ... to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven ...

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Part time federal government jobs typically offer set weekly hours, ranging between 16 to 32 per week, often with a consistent schedule; however, some positions may provide limited flexibility depending on agency needs and the specific role. You may work mornings, afternoons, or specific days of the week, and requests for schedule adjustments or remote work are handled according to government policies. While deadlines, teamwork, and protocol adherence remain important, part time staff often experience a supportive environment with clearly defined duties. This structure can be ideal for those seeking work-life balance, supplemental income, or a gradual introduction to federal service.

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Security Controls Assessor (Part time & Remote)

TestPros

Sterling, VA • On-site, Remote

$50 - $95/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

TestPros delivers innovative independent IT assessment solutions to critical challenges facing the nation and the world. We support the U.S. Federal Government and Commercial clients within the continental USA. TestPros is dedicated to making lives better, safer and more secure.
TestPros is looking for Security Controls Assessors with experience performing on risk management programs for U.S. Federal and commercial clients by utilizing NIST, RMF, and FISMA compliance frameworks.
Start: Future projects late 2026 or 2027 (not an immediate job opening)
Type: Part-time consulting
Overview
Specifically, we are looking for professionals with experience in conducting NIST 800-53 Rev 5 based Authority To Operate (ATO) support.
Responsibilities and Duties:
You should be able to deliver on the following expertly and consistently:
  • Develop NIST 800-53 Rev5 based System Security Plan (SSP).
  • Create/Update the applicable documents identified by NIST 800-53 Rev 5, specifically the Security Assessment Report (SAR).
  • Create/Update the associated Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).
  • Provide detailed security-related reports including data, analyses, and conclusions upon completion of tests, scans, and assessments, including mitigations and, if indicated, appropriate escalation of identified risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Verify and document the implementation of security controls necessary to achieve compliance.
  • Keep management apprised of impending areas of concern, verbally and in writing.
  • Review and develop System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms), and as well as other necessary artifacts.
  • Facilitate the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) program to ensure customer systems have accurately and fully provided information for POA&M activities to include valid remediation of findings.
  • Develop various policy documents (SOPs/CONOPs) as required. This may include policies regarding Configuration Management, IS Sanitization, Media Security, Password Policy, Business Continuity, Continuity of Operations, Incident Response, Disaster Recover, and Security Assessments.
  • Develop new, and mature existing information security and risk policies.
  • Initiate, and lead on-going information security maturity assessment processes and training, using industry accepted frameworks and implement into the overall cyber security posture.
  • Produce and review key performance indicators for implemented security measures and distribute KPIs.
  • Maintain knowledge of threat landscape by monitoring threat intelligence, and other related sources.
Qualifications and Skills:
  • 5+ years of directly related experience in IT security compliance, including recent experience with NIST 800-53 Rev 5 "Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations"
  • Cloud computing security
  • Security governance and policy
  • Security risk analysis
  • Auditing and monitoring systems
  • Scanning and vulnerability management systems
  • Advanced Malware Protection
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Incident Management - analysis, detection, and handling of security events
  • Penetration testing and associated tools (e.g., nmap, Metasploit, etc.)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience (preferred)
  • Military and/or practical job experience may be considered in-lieu of formal education, with significant industry certifications

Rate: $50-95/hr (1099 or Corp. To Corp.). This range represents a good-faith estimate and is not a guarantee; final compensation is determined by factors such as experience, qualifications, and government contract labor rate requirements and may fall outside the stated range.
Equal Opportunity Employer
TestPros is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.
Offer Considerations
TestPros considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
Federal Compliance
As a federal contractor, TestPros is subject to all federal and state mandates and/or other customer requirements.

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