Information Assurance Engineer - Senior

Description/Job Summary

Information Assurance Engineer III – Principal

Athena Technology Group, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment, and operation of state-of-the-art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solutions to the warfighter. With a proven track record of technical support to our customers, we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Information Assurance Engineer III will perform functions as an Information System Security Manager and provide technical and programmatic IA support for network and information security systems.
Daily duties will include:
Design, develop and implement security requirements.
Prepare documentation from information obtained using accepted guidelines (e.g., eMASS, POAM,RMF, etc.).
Prepare Security Test and Evaluation plans and provide C&A support.
Analyze policies and procedures against established laws and regulations and provide recommendations for closing gaps.
Develop and complete system security and contingency plans.
Develop, test, and integrate security tools.
Conduct security program audits and develop solutions to lessen identified risks.E
valuate, develop, and enhance security requirements, policies, and tools.
Perform vulnerability assessments including development of risk mitigation strategies.
Mentor mid-level and junior staff.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
BS/BA with 10 or more years, or MA/MS with 8 or more years of experience.
Required Certs: DoD 8570 IAT Level II, preferred CASP
Expertise with designing, developing, implementing, and enforcing security requirements.
Developing security plans and contingency plans.
Familiar with developing, testing, and integrating security tools as well as configuring and installing
the tools.
Skilled in conducting security audits and developing mitigations to identify risks. Has conducted vulnerability assessments.
Knows eMASS Has monitored controls.

US Citizenship an active DoD TOP SECRET/SCI is required for the position.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. ATG is a growing company and there will be opportunities for internal advancement. ATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.