Information Assurance Security Analyst

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.

$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of IT security experience on government contracts.
  • Experience with eMASS required.
  • Proven capability in creating RMF compliance packages.
  • Strong understanding of NIST SP 800-37 RMF for IT Systems.
  • Demonstrated ability in STIG analysis and interpretation.
  • Advanced skills in MS Office applications required.
  • Familiarity with government guidance on security policies and compliance.
  • Experience in C&A workflows and preparation of RMF artifacts.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct cybersecurity incident response activities for a large organization.
  • Ensure compliance of networked and standalone systems with AFI 17-101.
  • Analyze network and IA systems for compliance with security best practices.
  • Draft Standard Operating Procedures and other documentation for RMF.
  • Evaluate proposed systems and application approaches technically.
  • Validate Information Assurance controls and processes.
  • Assist with security inspections and destruction of classified materials.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan participation.
  • Generous paid time off policies.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Supportive team environment focused on collaboration.
Full Job Description
SMS has an immediate opening for Information Assurance Security Analyst - Mid on our Cryptologic and Cyber Division (CCSD) Security team at our Lackland Air Force Base site in San Antonio, TX. Our team supports the CCSD by ensuring communications are secure and protected against Cyber threats while provide continuous access for authorized users. In this role, you will Perform cybersecurity incident response and ensure compliance with DoD, Air Force, and local security policies across classified and unclassified environments.

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Job Responsibilities
  • Perform Computer Security Incident Response activities for a large organization; coordinates with other government agencies to record and report incidents in accordance with DoD, Air Force, and Local Operating Policies and Instructions.
  • Ensure that CCSD networked systems, RDT&E, and standalone systems and programs comply with AFI 17-101 and appropriate local Operating Instructions. which provides life-cycle management for Information Assurance (IA) and other critical systems.
  • Analyze complex network and IA systems in unclassified and classified environments for compliance with DoD and industry best practices security configuration requirements.
  • Write Standard Operation Procedures (SOP), COOP, Configurations, and other documentation in support of RMF as required.
  • Provide technical evaluation of proposed system(s) and application approaches.
  • Validate Information Assurance (IA) Controls.
  • Assist the Government with various IA, Security, EMSEC and other inspections.
  • Assist with the destruction of classified media.

Required Qualifications
  • Three to five years of progressively responsible IT security consulting experience on government contracts
  • Must have eMASS experience
  • Must have experience creating RMF packages that demonstrate compliance with RMF controls
  • Must have strong understanding of NIST SP 800-37 (RMF for IT Systems)
  • Must have demonstrated STIG analysis experience (candidate need to be able to interpret them, assess systems for compliance, and document findings in the ATO packages) and knowledge of STIG tools
  • Individual must have high degree of skills with the MS Office toolsets.
  • Knowledge and experience in the certification and accreditation processes that require knowledge of DoD Guidance (DoDD 8500.1, DoDI 8500.2, 8520, AR 25-2), DITSCAP, RMF, Air Force Best Business Practices (BBP) and information assurance and auditing.
  • Knowledge and experience in C&A workflow in accordance with RMF requirements, preparation of system-related RMF artifacts, system security engineering, preparation of security test plans and their execution, remediation of system vulnerabilities, and preparation of IA documentation including PPS matrix, POA&M and system security plans.
  • Candidate must possess refined critical thinking skills, should be a self-starter, may direct the activities of other team members, diplomatic, multi-task capable, adaptive to a dynamic environment, dependable and reliable.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to work independently as required.

Certifications Required
  • CompTIA Security+CE

Clearance Required
  • DoD Top Secret/SCI is required.

Desired Qualifications
  • RMF Rev5 migration experience.

Req # 2026-5437

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