Lead Information Assurance Engineer

Trace Systems

$100K — $133K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance required.
  • US Citizenship required due to contract stipulations.
  • 3+ years of cybersecurity experience, particularly with STIGs and Information Assurance.
  • Current DoD 8140 IAT Level III / IAM Level II certifications needed.
  • Experience working with DoD and military personnel is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement Information Assurance and security systems for various environments.
  • Conduct system scans to evaluate and address vulnerabilities.
  • Ensure adherence to the principle of Least Privilege.
  • Explain NIST guidelines 800-40, 800-53, 800-171 effectively.
  • Manage SIPRNet access and operations as the primary authority.
  • Incorporate Risk Management Framework concepts into security practices.
  • Document and assess risks related to system security throughout the program life cycle.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage including flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee wellness program to promote health and well-being.
  • Life and disability insurance options included.
  • Retirement savings plan to help secure financial future.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and company holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Overview

Job Title: Lead Information Assurance Engineer

Job Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job Responsibilities

Trace Systems has an immediate opportunity for an Information Assurance Engineer in Colorado Springs, Colorado supporting USNORTHCOM's Deployable Communications Capabilities System (DCCS).

In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to manage a comprehensive Information Assurance program supporting our customer's tactical communications network. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to provide customer based training based at various locations across the United States.

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Design, develop, implement and/or integrate IA and security systems and system components including those for networking, computing, and enclave environments to include those with multiple enclaves and with differing data protection/classification requirements.
  • Conduct system scans to access vulnerabilities.
  • Adhere to the concept of Least Privilege
  • Understand and be able to explain concepts found in NIST 800-40, 800-53, 800-171.
  • Function as the primary for SIPRNet access and management.
  • Understand, incorporate, and explain Risk Management Framework (RMF) / Cybersecurity Risk Management Construct (CSRMC).
  • Consult on security matters related to SATCOM operations as it relates to High Availability use cases (e.g. Emergency Response, Environmental Disasters).
  • Understand, explain, and use Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Command Knowledge (ATT&K).
  • Assess and mitigate system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle.
  • Contribute to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification, and awareness activities for system and networking operations.
  • Review certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation, providing feedback on completeness and compliance of its content.
  • Document the design of the operating environment in accordance with government Information Assurance documentation (DIACAP certification) procedures/formats and assist in other IA documentation as requested.
  • Perform risk analyses of applications/networks.
  • Serve as the Communications Security (COMSEC) Responsible Officer (CRO), responsible for the security, oversight, accountability, and compliance of COMSEC material in accordance with applicable NSA, DoD, contractual and organizational requirements.

The Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers in the state of Colorado to disclose the following information. If the position applied to is not located in Colorado, the following information may not apply.

Salary Minimum: $100,000

Salary Maximum: $133,000

The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the Trace salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition, Trace provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, company holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Minimum Qualifications

  • An active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
  • Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
  • 3+ years of cybersecurity experience, including but not limited to STIGs, Information Assurance, and COMSEC.
  • Current DoD 8140 IAT Level III / IAM Level II (SecurityX, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CAP, CISM)
  • Experience with the DoD and military personnel.
  • Due to contractual requirements, candidate must successfully pass pre-employment drug screen.

Desired Qualification

  • Experience as a COMSEC Responsible Officer
  • Experience with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service
  • Experience as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity
  • Certified Ethical Hacker

Education

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in a technical field is required.

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