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CDS IA Analyst - RMF/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.
$128,341 / year median in Virginia
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Clearance:
Active DoD TS/SCI at time of consideration.Primary Responsibilities:
Continuous upkeep, monitoring, analysis, and response to Information System, network and security events. Maintaining the NIPR andSIPR RMF
packages for all enclaves within scope of the contract. Documents compliance actions within the approved automated compliance tracking system Ensures systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with internal security policies and practices outlined in the System Security Plan (SSP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and customer directives. Ensures records are maintained for workstations, servers, software, routers, firewalls, network switches, crypto, and other relevant hardware/equipment throughout the information system's life cycle. Evaluates proposed changes or additions to the information system and advises senior site leadership of the security relevance. Participates in internal/external security audits/inspections; performs risk assessments and Continuous Monitoring. Ensure proper protection and / or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered Working with the Facility Security Officer (FSO) to develop, implement and manage a formal Information Security / Information Systems Security Program. Develop, implement and enforce Information Security Policies and Procedures. Review and update IS Authorization documentation (Body of Evidence) to support IS Assessment and Authorization (Certification/Accreditation) activities. Required Qualifications BS degree with 8+ years' experience or 12+ years of IA experience without a degree. Current IAT Level II or higher Certification such as Security + or CISSP. Understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST, ICD, and CNSS standards. Familiarity with network technologies (LAN & WAN) and best practices within a classified environment to include crypto and key management STIG compliance, SCC and STIG Viewer experience, and ACAS expertise. Expert with Microsoft Windows, Linux, and system virtualization in a secure network environment. Must be able to work in a constantly changing regulatory environment with short-, mid-, and long-term timelines for remediating any non-compliance Must be able to work well within a team environment and able to adapt quickly to change Good writing and verbal presentation skills Active DoD TS/SCI at time of consideration. Desired Qualifications Past or currentISSM/ISSO
experience Security+ orCISSP GCIH
a plus DoD IS knowledge and experience Background or understanding of System Security Plans (SSP) Security hardening scripting/automation experience Microsoft OS Certification (MCSE Win 7 or other) Linux certification (RHCSA, CompTIA Linux, LCFS/LCFE, etc.) group id: 91136213 Apply nowBenefits
- Dental Insurance