AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Information Assurance / Security Engineer, Associate

AMERICAN SYSTEMS$80K — $85K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security or a related field.
  • 1 - 2 years of relevant work experience.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret level clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Provides Information Assurance Services for network and information security systems.
  • Designs and implements security requirements in business processes.
  • Prepares documentation using DITSCAP guidelines.
  • Conducts risk assessments and develops security plans.
  • Recommends system enhancements to address security deficiencies.
  • Implements security audits and mitigates identified risks.
  • Supports the development of security architectures for evolving requirements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
  • Paid leave.
  • Retirement plans.
  • Insurance programs.
  • Education and training assistance.
Full Job Description
Overview

Responsibilities

  • Provides technical and programmatic Information Assurance Services to internal and external customers in support of network and information security systems.
  • Designs, develops and implements security requirements within an organization’s business processes.
  • Prepares documentation from information obtained from customer using accepted guidelines such as DITSCAP (DoD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process).
  • Prepares Security Test and Evaluation plans.
  • Provides certification and accreditation support in the development of security and contingency plans and conducts complex risk and vulnerability assessments.
  • Analyzes policies and procedures against Federal laws and regulations and provides recommendations for closing gaps.
  • Develops and completes system security plans and contingency plans.
  • Recommends system enhancements to improve security deficiencies.
  • Develops, tests and integrates computer and network security tools.
  • Secures system configurations and installs security tools, scans systems to determine compliancy and report results and evaluates products and various aspects of system administration.
  • Conducts security program audits and develops solutions to lessen identified risks.
  • Develops strategies to comply with privacy, risk management, and e-authentication requirements.
  • Provides information assurance support for the development and implementation of security architectures to meet new and evolving security requirements.
  • Evaluates, develops and enhances security requirements, policy and tools.
  • Aids in computer incident investigations.
  • Performs vulnerability assessments including development of risk mitigation strategies.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security or a related field
  • 1 - 2 years of related work experience
  • Ability to obtain a Secret level clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $80,000.00/Yr. - USD $85,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

About AMERICAN SYSTEMS

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a government IT solutions provider. The Company provides solutions in national security, healthcare, and public sector markets. Its services include acquisition and lifecycle support, enterprise IT, healthcare IT, intelligence analysis, and training and simulation. The Company's customers include the Department of Defense, Department of State, Department of Justice, and Department of Homeland Security. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.
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Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1975

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