Information Assurance (IA) Manager

DecisionPoint | Cortek

$82K — $91K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in information assurance or cybersecurity
  • Experience in vulnerability scanning and remediation
  • Experience with DoD cybersecurity compliance and classified systems
  • CISSP certification required at contract award
  • Familiarity with applicable security tools and frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Manage the EACN Information Assurance Vulnerability Management program
  • Review and implement USCYBERCOM and Air Force cyber orders
  • Coordinate security patches, updates, and configuration changes
  • Conduct weekly vulnerability scans using approved tools
  • Analyze scan results and manage remediation efforts
  • Prepare security compliance reports and documentation
  • Support cybersecurity documentation and analysis for reporting

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a mission-critical program with the U.S. Air Force
  • On-site role provides an immersive experience with cybersecurity operations
  • Immense potential for professional growth and exposure to advanced security technologies
  • Collaboration with government security personnel and technical teams
  • Engagement with a network of defense systems and critical infrastructure
Full Job Description
Overview

DecisionPoint seeks anInformation Assurance Managerto provide cybersecurity and compliance support for the U.S. Air Force Executive Airlift Communications Network program. The IA Manager will oversee vulnerability management, cybersecurity compliance, and Information Assurance activities supporting EACN operational and test environments.

The IA Manager will coordinate cyber order implementation, vulnerability scanning, remediation tracking, security reporting, and technical support formaintainingthe network92s authorization and security posture.

This position requires on-site performance at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

Note: By applyingtothis position, you acknowledge and consent to having your resume included in an active competitive government contract bid.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Information Assurance Manager will:

  • Manage the EACN Information Assurance Vulnerability Management program.
  • Review USCYBERCOM and Air Force cyber orders todetermineapplicability and required actions.
  • Coordinate implementation of security patches, updates, mitigations, and configuration changes.
  • Conduct weekly and incident-driven vulnerability scans using approved Government tools, including ACAS.
  • Analyze scan results and coordinate remediation ofidentifiedvulnerabilities.
  • Track cybersecurity compliance and prepare requiredsecurity-compliancereports.
  • Maintain vulnerability and compliance information in VMS, CMRS, ACT, and related Government systems.
  • Support the EACN Information System Security Manager and Government engineers with cybersecurity documentation and technical analysis.
  • Provide technical support foracquiringandmaintainingthe EACN Authority to Operate.
  • Perform first-responder scans and support post-notification investigations and network-defense incident reporting.
  • Reviewfirewall, DNS,intrusion-detection, syslog, and other security data asrequired.
  • Verify that security changes are tested in the Systems Integration Laboratory before operational implementation.
  • Coordinate cybersecurity activities with network, systems, voice, and Government security personnel.
  • Maintainaccuraterecords of findings, corrective actions, implementation status, and residual risks.
  • Ensure compliance with DISA STIGs, Air Force requirements, and applicable Department of Defense cybersecurity policies.
Qualifications

Clearance Requirement:

Must hold an active Secret clearance.

Education:

Bachelor92s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Assurance, ora relatedfield.

Experience:

  • Minimum five years of information assurance, cybersecurity, orvulnerability-managementexperience.
  • Experience conducting vulnerability scans and managing remediation activities.
  • Experience supportingDepartmentof Defense cybersecurity compliance and classified systems.
  • Experience processing cyber orders, security directives, patches, and technical mitigations.
  • Experience supporting authorization activities and cybersecurity documentation.
  • Experience in Air Force or other mission-critical operational environments preferred.

Technical Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of vulnerability management, security compliance, incident response, and continuous monitoring.
  • Experience with ACAS, DISA STIGs, VMS, CMRS, ACT, or comparable security tools.
  • Familiarity with RMF, ATO sustainment, cybersecurity artifacts, and security-control implementation.
  • Understanding ofnetwork, server,firewall, intrusion-detection, DNS, and logging technologies.
  • Knowledge of USCYBERCOM, DISA, Air Force, and Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements.

Certifications:

  • ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional(CISSP)certificationrequiredat the time of contract award.
  • Appropriate DoDM 8140.03 and IAM Level II certificationrequired.
  • Additionalcybersecurity or RMF certificationspreferred.

Skills:

  • Strong cybersecurity analysis andrisk-managementabilities.
  • Excellent technical documentation and reporting skills.
  • Strong attention to compliance, accuracy, and remediation tracking.
  • Ability to coordinate cybersecurity actions across technical teams.
  • Ability to perform duties on-site at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

Compensation: Anticipated salary range is $82,569.00 61,870.00 per year

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