MicroTech

Information Assurance Support

MicroTech$75K — $95K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, plus 5+ years of experience.
  • DoD 8140 DCWF 722, Intermediate Level qualification required.
  • CISM or GLSC certification mandatory; CISSP must be obtained within one year of hire.
  • DISA ACAS Certification required (active or within one year of hire).
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the information security subject matter expert, implementing cybersecurity processes and controls.
  • Plan, implement, and monitor security measures for IT systems and information.
  • Draft and review local IA policies and operating procedures, making recommendations for improvements.
  • Identify and manage cybersecurity risks, implementing necessary controls for mission-critical services.
  • Monitor cybersecurity events and execute appropriate response and recovery actions.
  • Manage incident response and reporting according to relevant regulations and policies.
  • Maintain cybersecurity posture in compliance with applicable directives and policies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated CAOC team.
  • Engagement in high-stakes cybersecurity operations supporting the U.S. Air Force.
  • Participation in professional development through ongoing education and certification.
  • Involvement in critical mission assurance activities that have a direct impact on national security.
Full Job Description
Overview

MicroTech is seeking an Information Assurance Support for the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) at Shaw AFB, South Carolina. The CAOC team provides technical support, O&M, and system administration tasks and activities for server clients and applications. The candidate shall support management, administration and implementation of 609 ACOMS and 609 EACOMS cybersecurity Information Assurance programs to ensure confidentiality, availability, and integrity Enterprise and AOC networks, systems and information.

Responsibilities
  • Serve as the information security subject matter expert, and implement processes and controls in support of cybersecurity programs to ensure compliance with AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity Program Management, and other governing DoD, USAF and USAFCENT directives and policy;
  • Plan, implement, upgrade and monitor security measures for the protection of communications and IT systems and information;
  • Draft, review and coordinate local IA policies, procedures and operating instructions, and provide recommendations for revisions;
  • Identify and manage cybersecurity risks; and implement controls to ensure the security and delivery of mission critical services;
  • Monitor and detect cybersecurity events; and implement appropriate response and recovery actions;
  • Manage cybersecurity incident management handling, response, escalation and reporting IAW SPIN-C and other IA applicable regulations;
  • Maintain cybersecurity posture IAW SPIN-C and applicable DoD, AF and USAFCENT directives and policy;
  • Ensure all IT hardware/software products are configured IAW with Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) and other relevant security configuration and implementation guidance;
  • Ensure no unauthorized hardware/software is installed or used on Enterprise and AOC networks and systems;
  • Utilize standard software tools to perform vulnerability scans of network equipment and software; and assist network, systems and client administrators in implementing corrective actions required when vulnerabilities are detected;
  • Develop, update and maintain certification and accreditation documentation, including but not limited to DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), waivers, and vulnerability mitigation plans;
  • Assess the impact of changes on certification and accreditation packages, and advise the government accordingly;
  • Process and coordinate system access authorization requests, software approval requests, firewall and proxy exemption requests/waivers, and other IA-related documents;
  • Ensure IA-related documentation is current and accessible to authorized individuals;
  • Research security issues affecting network/systems hardware and software, and provide recommended solutions;
  • Ensure unit and individuals are in compliance with USAFCENT ACCC IA standards and guidance; and promote information security awareness;
  • Assist with the sensitive and/or classified hard drive and removable media tracking, sanitization and destruction;
  • Assist with the operation, management and administration of unit Communications Security (COMSEC) and Emissions Security (EMSEC), and Operations Security (OPSEC) programs, as required;
  • Perform technical support and O&M activities
  • Attend and participate in cybersecurity and CM meetings, as required;
  • Develop and submit a Cybersecurity Monthly Status Report
  • Develop and submit IA advisories and ad-hoc reports, as required by the government.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, and 5+ years’ work experience;

AND

  • DoD 8140 DCWF 722, Intermediate Level
  • (GLSC or CISM) certification. (CISSP) certification within 1 year of hire.
  • DISA ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution) Certification (active/ or obtained within 1 year of hire / notification)
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required

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