Assessment Lead

Avint is seeking a highly motivated Assessment Lead in support of a critical government contract. The Assessment Lead is a Security Controls Assessor (SCA) responsible for overseeing a team of cybersecurity professionals dedicated to assessing, testing, and validating the effectiveness of information security controls across organizational systems. This role combines technical expertise in security assessment frameworks with leadership responsibilities, ensuring that all IT systems, applications, and infrastructures comply with relevant regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and industry best practices. The Assessment Lead guides the execution of Security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes, manages workload distribution, and acts as a primary liaison between the assessment team and system stakeholders. Additionally, as a seasoned professional, the Assessment Lead will serve as an Avint career manager and guide the professional advancement of junior team members.

Requirements

Leadership, Oversight & Team Management

• Serve as the primary contractor lead and subject matter expert for Security Control Assessment activities.
• Provide technical direction and oversight to Security Control Assessors and other contractor personnel supporting assessment activities.
• Ensure assessors appropriately apply examination, interview, and testing procedures and that assessment conclusions are s