Senior Information Assurance Engineer

Senior Information Assurance EngineerGovCIO is currently hiring a Senior Information Assurance Engineer in support of the Air Force AFSCI network. This position will be located in San Antonio TX and will be an on-site only position.ResponsibilitiesDesigns, tests, and implements state-of-the-art secure operating systems, networks, and database products. Conducts risk assessments and provides recommendations for application design. Involved in a wide range of computer security issues including architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access. Uses encryption technology, penetration and vulnerability analysis of various security technologies, and information technology security research. Prepares security reports for government agencies.Performs a wide range of computer security duties, including architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access.Participates in the certification and accreditation processes; performs technical vulnerability assessments of computer security.Provides business continuity and disaster recovery support.Engages in intrusion detection and prevention; provides incident reporting and response support.Conducts ongoing monitoring of computer security requirements and compliance, maintains system security plans and risk mitigation plans.Trains clients in proper computer security measures and preventionSpecifically, this position will:Provide support for all vulnerability and compliance scan tool applications and modules (pre-built and customized).Develop workflows and customize, implement, and maintain the aforementioned applications.Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and provide training on existing and new technologies to Government personnel. This is informal office training.Provide process and operations guides.Provide technical support in the daily operations and evaluation of existing security tools, products, and future capabilities. Tools shall include, but are not limited to: Security Log Management, Account Management, Asset Management, Vulnerability Management, End Point Security, and any related network security tools. Current tool sets are: ArcSight, Directory Resource Administration (DRA), Automated Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Tanium, Host Base Security System (HBSS) and Service Now.Maintain operational oversight and manage Command-level and privileged user accounts for the Enterprise using provided Enterprise tools.Prepare for and conduct customer briefings, attend, and provide minutes on Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs), and provide status reports on cybersecurity activities.Add so,ething about leadership briefsDevelop information systems security studies and reports that address areas of information system security concerns. Ensure cybersecurity requirements are incorporated in system development and sustainment activities. Provide consultant services in all areas of information system security, including: physical, administrative, personnel, computer, operations, and industrial security. Provide security documentation and reports within specified timeframes.Monitor and report, IAW IC Directives and AFSCI policy, the status of security measures established by the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and related authorizing officials that protect and defend information and information systems, web-based services, remote hosted applications, discovery, storage, operating systems, public key infrastructure (PKI), and other information technology components and applications for the Enterprise.Maintain cybersecurity, system security, and sustainment programs. The contractor shall follow all applicable ICD and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance in performing day-to-day duties.Create, edit, and review security accreditation and authorization packages for the AFSCI Enterprise. Adhere to the RMF process. Input data into appropriate A&A tool. The current toolset used is XACTA. Review logical network drawings, configurations, and control parameters to ensure they are current. Review documentation required to certify new hardware and software systems for deployment.Monitor and administer the vulnerability and compliance scan tool.Review AFSCI change proposals for security, interoperability, accreditation and authorization issues or vulnerabilities.Perform vulnerability and compliance assessments. Conduct security tests and evaluations. Monitor and review Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Bulletins (IAVB).Track and provide results to appropriate Government entity for review IAW standard operating procedures.Monitor and report mandated Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) statistics for the AFSCI Enterprise.Provide quarterly report to appropriate Government entity in accordance with IC Directives and AFSCI policy.QualificationsHigh School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience)Clearance Required: Current TS/SCIRequired Skills and ExperienceMUST have current one of these certifications: CISSP, CISSP-ISSMP, CISM, FITSP-M, GCIA, GCIG, GICSP, GSLCStrong understanding of RMF workflow tools like eMASS or XactaStrong working knowledge of programs working within AFSCI network rules and guidesExperience with network management tools, network engineering principles, network analysisExpert understanding of A&A processPossess an expert understanding of current computer security requirement and complianceExpert ability to maintain System Security and Risk Mitigation plansExcellent written/verbal communications skills#NSS #TM #DLPosted Salary Range USD $125,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.