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Information Assurance Engineer
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What they do
An Information Assurance Engineer or Analyst designs, plans, and deploys changes to current software architecture. Focuses mainly on security and risk assessment. Identifies current risks associated with software and hardware systems. Works with other security experts and employees to ensure the safety of both customer information and internal employees. Protects a company's digital assets from unauthorized access.
$127,044 / year median in Massachusetts
+8% projected growth
Job Description
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Responsibilities for thisPosition Duties and Tasks:
- Supports the development of program required security documentation, including items such as security plans, contingency plans, and security tests plans and procedures in compliance with IA policy
- Supports the generation of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) (or Certification and Accreditation (C&A) documentation for the program
- Participates in A&A (or C&A) activities
- Executes or supports execution of security testing and evaluation to ensure the correct implementation of security requirements
- Executes security scanning
- Supports secure maintenance
- As a member of the cyber security team, may support the system security design effort, security requirements analysis, and security requirements flow down to the program elements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories
- Working knowledge of the system engineering process
- Working knowledge of verification and validation process
- Good written and verbal communications skills
- Works well within a team and understands the concept of influence management
- Ability to clearly recognize and report information relevant to sound systems engineering design
- Working knowledge in Microsoft Office applications
- Creative thinker
- Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.