IT Security Auditor

Position Description
ERT is seeking an IT Security Auditor / Systems Component Inventory Analyst to support NOAA's Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) environmental-monitoring satellite missions. This position will be responsible for performing scheduled audits of the Inventory.  This includes audits of the Inventories against the OSPO trouble tickets, CM closures, Network Scans and Automated Tools. Work is required to generate Report for Inventory Discrepancies and Vulnerability Remediation.  Specific duties include:

• Perform Hardware and Software inventories for 7 Systems consisting of 11 separate Inventories for auditing purposes
• Generate reports of Inventory discrepancies
• Analyze scan data and compare it to System Inventories
• Work with System Administrators to track and remediate discrepancies
• Analyze data from TSC as it pertains to Inventory, Scans and Vulnerabilities. 
• Generate Vulnerability report and analyze the vulnerabilities remediated, excepted, and remaining
• Provide program analyst support for SCA and POA&M
• Identify and realize opportunities to streamline engineering processes and practices
• Meet Weekly/Monthly and Quarterly Deadlines

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience with IT configuration management to include experience in Configuration Management and Inventory Management for both Hardware and Software 
• Knowledge of Tenable Center and Nessus Scans
• Extensive knowledge of Excel and databases
• Experience with SmartSheets, BigFix, and Solarwinds
• Able to perform audits between Automated Tools and System Inventories
• Broad technology knowledge base through self-study of latest Government and industry trends and development.
• Excellent problem solving skills 
• Works well independently and as a team member. 
• Effective multi-tasker that manages and executes parallel work assignments, often with competing priorities. 
• Cognizant of both quality and timeliness requirements
• Communicate effectively with both Government and contract staff

Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.

Desired

• Experience in System Administration and Programming desired
• Database knowledge/experience desired
• Inventory and System IT Security as they pertain to NIST standards desired
• Some understanding of NOAA remote-sensing satellite ground systems and their hardware and software configurations desired

Education
BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, related discipline, or equivalent.

Work Location
This position is located on-site at the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF) in Suitland, MD. Some telework permitted.

Salary
The salary range for this role is $66,000 - $242,000/year. This range is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. ERT considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including the location, scope, and associated responsibilities of the specific position, as well as a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive compensation plan
• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance
• Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses

ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.