The Information Assurance Engineer determines enterprise information assurance and security standards. Develops and implements information assurance/security standards and procedures. Coordinates, develops, and evaluates security programs for an organization. Recommends information assurance/security solutions to support customers' requirements. Identifies, reports, and resolves security violations.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 4-8 years of overall related experience. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree..
- Linux and/or Windows server experience.
- Excellent project, technical, interpersonal, presentation and problem management skills.
- ITIL Certification (Preferred)
- Currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to acquire a SCI.
- Security+ certification or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT II
Responsibilities:
- The individual shall possess a working knowledge of the system or enclave functions, its technical IA safeguards, and its operational IA measures.
- The individual needs to be flexible, dependable and be able to multi-task with priorities.
- The position requires the individual have extensive background in information systems to include Information Assurance, Computer Network Defense, and secure network configuration practices for servers, switches and routers.
- Determine applicability of Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts/Bulletins to assets.
- Coordinate network scanning of assets and analyze reports to identify mitigation actions.
- Implement software patches, upgrades, and configuration changes as directed by change control board
- Validate security posture of assets (servers and network devices) using security technical information guides and security requirement guides
- Collaborate with program information assurance staff, program management, and local engineers to ensure an appropriate security posture is maintained.
- Candidate will assist in creating and maintaining system documentation and support accreditation activities.
- The individual must satisfy both preparatory and sustaining DoD standard training and certification requirements as a condition of privileged access to any DoD information system.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience with a ticketing system such as BMC Remedy or ITSM
- Experience with Cisco and Juniper network devices
- Experience Information Assurance Technology Framework (IATF) Defense in Depth principles
- Experience with DISA and DoD assessment and authorization processes (e.g., RMF).
- Experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi 5.
Technical Knowledge
- Experience with big data applications.
- Experience with ACAS, eMass, and HBSS
- Must have experience or training in IA and IA supporting technologies and vulnerability assessment tools.
- Working knowledge of DoD 8500 series and NIST 800-series.
- Familiar with DISA and DoD security and IA policy and the application of security policy (e.g. STIGs)
Clearance/Citizenship:
- Top Secret
- Must be US Citizen
Travel Requirements:
This position will involve less than 10% travel
Location: Scott AFB, IL
