Information Assurance Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Information Assurance Engineer determines enterprise information assurance and security standards. Develops and implements information assurance/security standards and procedures. Coordinates, develops, and evaluates security programs for an organization. Recommends information assurance/security solutions to support customers’ requirements. Identifies, reports, and resolves security violations. 

Education and Experience:  

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 4-8 years of overall related experience. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.. 
• Linux and/or Windows server experience. 
• Excellent project, technical, interpersonal, presentation and problem management skills. 
• ITIL Certification (Preferred) 
• Currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to acquire a SCI. 

• Security+ certification or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT II  

Responsibilities:  

• The individual shall possess a working knowledge of the system or enclave functions, its technical IA safeguards, and its operational IA measures. 
• The individual needs to be flexible, dependable and be able to multi-task with priorities. 

• The position requires the individual have extensive background in information systems to include Information Assurance, Computer Network Defense, and secure network configuration practices for servers, switches and routers. 
• Determine applicability of Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts/Bulletins to assets. 
• Coordinate network scanning of assets and analyze reports to identify mitigation actions.