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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
Required Clearance:
TS/SCI withCI Poly Description:
- Design and implement safety measures and controls. Monitor network activity to identify vulnerable points. Address privacy breaches and malware threats.
- Support the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes and Information Assurance documentation for multiple analytic and mission systems across all CLINs
- Generate and maintain the complete security Body of Evidence (BoE) while leading the A&A activities according to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes (ICD 503, CNSSI-1253, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, etc.) for all multiple information systems
- Author, complete and maintain the System Security Plan (SSP) within XACTA
- Develop the Security Controls Traceability Matrices (SCTM), and the Security Test Plan (STP) procedures within Xacta.
- Analyze existing security systems and make recommendations for changes or improvements
- Prepare reports and action plans if a security breach does occur
- Monitor the network and provide early warning of abnormalities or problems
- Communicate the system status and keep users informed of downtime or changes to the system
- Experience working with software developers and architects to understand security requirements
- Experience guiding the application developers on security policy, identifying security requirements, providing technical guidance for the satisfaction of requirements
- Experience creating and managing the plan of action and milestones (POA&Ms), and working with project managers and engineers to develop schedules and engineering actions that mitigate open findings
- Experience supporting the Continuous Monitoring of operational systems; experience monitoring and auditing operational systems for proper use
- Log Review/Analysis using SIEM tools (Splunk, etc.)
- Vulnerability Analysis and Review (ACAS, Prisma, SonarQube, JFrog X-Ray, GitLab Code Quality)
- DISA STIGs and STIG Viewer experience
Required Skills:
- 9+ years supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and information assurance processes and documentation using RMF, BS degree; 7 years of experience with a masters; an additional 4 years of experience required in lieu of a degree
- Hands-on experience to validate control implementations and test procedures
- Knowledge of current security risks and protocols
- Willingness to work outside of standard hours if circumstances require
- DoD Approved 8140 Baseline Certifications (eg, Security+) certifications
- RMF, Xacta experience
- Work 100% onsite in a secure environment
Desired Skills:
- Experience working with AWS/Google cloud-hosted information systems or applications
- Experience working with Containerized Systems or Applications
- Experience working with Redhat or CentOS Linux operating systems
- Experience working in a DevSecOps environment and tool chain
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work schedule
- 100% Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance plans with Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Long and Short-term disability coverage
- Generous paid vacation and holiday time
- Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Plan with 6% Employer matching contributions
- Reimbursement for professional and training development
- Company-paid memberships to professional organizations Excelity is an Equal Opportunity Employer group id: 91009816 Log in to view the job poster Apply now