Information Assurance (IA) Analyst

Information Assurance (IA) Analyst


Fort Meade, MD


Pay From: $50.00 per hour

MUST:


Active secret clearance required


Experienced Information Assurance (IA) Analyst


4+ years of experience


Experience with STIGS, ACAS, Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS)


Solid understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF)


Experience with Security/IA products such as PKI, VPN, firewalls and intrusion detection systems


(IAT) Level II certification required


Bachelor's Degree required in a technical discipline

DUTIES:


Provides technical support for secure so ftware development and integration tasks, including reviewing work products for correctness and adhering to the design concept and to user standards


Ensuring information systems reliability and accessibility.


Prevention and defense against unauthorized access to systems, networks and data.


Evaluate, develop and/or implement information assurance guidelines and procedures as required.


Recommend security solution mitigations and enhancements supporting information assurance guidelines and customer requirements.


Perform vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle.


Develop processes and procedures for evaluating and documenting information system security vulnerabilities IAW DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8510.01 (RMF for DoD IT)


Establish and satisfy information assurance and security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands.


Perform various types of vulnerability and assessment scans with multiple tools.


Monitor and review the regular updates/upgrades to equipment and procedures to maintain pace with IA requirements and business needs.


Identify overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data.

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.