Information Assurance (IA) Security Specialist (Intermediate)( ISSO)

Description

Job Title: Information Assurance (IA) Security Specialist (Intermediate)( ISSO) 

Location: Elizabeth City NC

Start Date: ASAP 

Clearance required by project: Secret

Certification required by project: IAM Level 2 

Requirements

• Information System Security Officer (ISSO) position

• Formulates and assesses IT security policy to include business impact.

• Prepares security plans for employing enterprise-wide security architecture to include the design of cryptographic solutions.

• Develops integrated security services management. Executes security awareness training.

• Assesses and audits network penetration testing anti-virus planning assistance, risk analysis and incident response.

• Provides security engineering support for application development (including system security certifications and project evaluations).

• This may include the development, design and implementation of firewalls, and evaluation, review, and test of security code.

• Experience with several architectures and platforms in an integrated environment.

• Significant knowledge of the field and the ability to work independently on typical assignments.

• Experience in NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Skills:

The Candidate must possess the minimum Education / Qualifications:

• Six (6) years’ experience in information security/IA using Risk Management Framework (RMF) to obtain/maintain Authority to Operates (ATO).

• Experienced in any one of the following:

• Security administration

• Evaluation of security/IA product capabilities

• Product assessment, and policy development

• EMASS experience or similar information assurance program management tool

• Experience in information security assurance policies, or standards, or regulations.

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field or A.A/A.S. in related field or at minimum IT Certification

• Must possess IAM-II Level certification

• Must have active secret clearance

• Candidate must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Candidate must possess strong oral communication and written comprehension capabilities.