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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.
$128,341 / year median in Virginia
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Title:
ISSO Location:
Dahlgren, Virginia Clearance Required:
Top Secret Certification Required:
- IAM Level II (CISSP, CASP/Security
X, CAP, CISM
)Salary Range:
- $130,000 - $145,000
Top Skills Required:
- RMF
ATO Packages Job Description:
- Prepare and update drafts for the following documents: a Disaster Recovery Plan & Safety Manual, Emergency Action Plan (EAP), RMF. Review, validate, and maintain Certification and Accreditation (C&A) documentation, accreditation records for classified and unclassified IT and network systems
- Concept of Operations (CONOPS). Maintain the IPA records and equipment inventories, input C&A validation reports, and draft Security related SOPs. Make network security policy recommendations to the IAO and NSO and communicate approved policies to department IAOs across the program
- Recommend and develop draft IA and system security procedures and practices, in accordance with the program Information Assurance and Compliance Office standards, and administer approved procedures and practices.
- Prepare and update certification and accreditation documentation associated with development and implementation of new Government information systems on the unclassified and classified networks.
- Communicate with program managers on A&A statuses, review and execute Interim Authority to Test (IATT) reviews, firewall modifications on A&A packages, communicate to the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) on all matters concerning information security, Ensure RMF packages are updated and accredited during the regular three year Authority to Operate (ATO) cycles.
- This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)
- Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings