Information Assurance Specialist

Information Assurance (IA) Specialist

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by the critical missions of our clients and we are driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions operational challenges and requirements. Our dedicated experienced and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are actively seeking to identify personnel to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience vision commitment and integrity to successfully support us and the 502d Communications Squadron Joint Base San Antonio.

The 502d supports all JBSA customers that require access to the Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET) and Non-Secure Internet Protocol Network (NIPRNET). 502 CS performs touch maintenance and support for network infrastructure and servers provides service desk server administration Unified Capabilities client systems support information assurance and communications security project management and requirements desk support.

The individual will be responsible for ensuring network compliance accreditation package governance endpoint vulnerability management and cybersecurity posture across NIPRNET and SIPRNET enterprise environments. This position demands operational familiarity with Air Force Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and technical order compliance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate network accreditation packages per guidance and directives of network governing body and the AF; ensure modifications exceptions and deviations to information systems are made through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process; ensure completeness of IA controls testing and applicable artifacts are provided and evaluated prior to forwarding to the appropriate agency.
• Provide cross domain solution support per guidance and directives to ensure data transfers from classified to unclassified systems are free of sensitive data.
• Shall perform requirements validation using the Government AIS to ensure all additions changes and/or /upgrades to the network are WCO approved.
• Provide mission system tracking IAW prescribed guidance and directives.
• Be knowledgeable of network incident response reporting and mitigation actions; able to refer inquiries to appropriate work center/POCs.
• Comply with IA & Assessment Program for SIPRNET and NIPRNET networks.
• Receive review and process network account documentation for classified user and elevated privilege accounts IAW established AF and local procedures.
• Perform media control of all external and removable media IAW AF and local directives.
• Monitor/audit status of compliance for Time Compliance Network Orders Methods & Procedures Technical Orders Information Assurance & Vulnerability Assessments (IAVA) with respective authorities.
• Monitor/audit compliance vulnerability scan status and STIG checks to ensure end-point security compliance for RMF controls.
• Ensure all areas that contain classified systems meet Emission Security/TEMPEST certification requirements prior to installation/uses of classified networks.
• Review logical network drawings to ensure they are up-to-date reflect the current configuration and topology of the entire network and meet DISA standard.
• Review documentation required to certify new hardware and software systems for deployment on the network.
• Shall stay abreast of network security and must meet DoD 8570.01M Information Assurance Workforce Information Assurance Manager Level II and/or III (depending on function) prior to employment.
• Assist with the continual development and evolution of the network Configuration Control Board (CCB) process and ensure that proper coordination is obtained prior to any hardware software or patch deployment is installed on the production network.
• Process the ports protocols and services worksheet and required security impact assessment secure registration of the system/enclave for initial authorization reauthorization and updates/changes through the change management process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Current DoD 8140.03 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g. CompTIA Security CE CCNA-Security CySA or higher) obtained prior to employment start date. (Certifications must be current with active Continuing Education (CE) units registered in the DoD Cyber Exchange / DMDC tracking tool.)
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in Certification & Accreditation (C&A/RMF) vulnerability tracking and computer security standards.
• 4 years of verified experience managing and securing Microsoft client operating systems enterprise applications and third-party software.
• Proven working experience with network analysis network management tools network engineering principles and DoD network operations guidelines.
• Superior verbal communication skills and demonstrated aptitude for cross-functional stakeholder coordination.
• Experience with Certification & Accreditation Cross Domain Solutions Requirements Validation Mission System Tracking Vulnerability Tracking.
• RMF (Risk Management Framework) Experience (heavy)
• Basic knowledge of Government programs working within network rules and guidelines.
• Experience with network management tools engineering principles and analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience managing eMASS entries POA&Ms and package submissions at the Major Command (MAJCOM) or Air Force level.
• Functional knowledge of security boundaries for Video Teleconference (VTC) systems and VoIP telecommunications.

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical dental vision holiday paid time off 401K with a match life insurance short/long-term disability and educational reimbursement.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

AAP/EEO Statement

DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on actual or perceived race color national origin ancestry sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding) gender gender identity and gender expression religious creed disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ) genetic information age marital status civil union status sexual orientation military and veteran status denial of family and medical care leave arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal state or local law.

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