Information Assurance Security Analyst

Direct hire. This is not a temp to perm or temp opening. Seeking IA Security Analyst. Must be US Citizen and have minimum interim Secret clearance If you do not have a clearance, client can attain an interim Secret for you. Pay up to $82,000 a year with full benefits but would depend on experience. CISSP highy desired but would be required within 6 months of start. Relocation candidates will also be considered and available.

Project/Contract Overview:
Under general direction, provide support to White Sands Missile Range Information Management Directorate (IMD). IMD includes equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to Information Technology (IT) Management Support Services to maintain the Army’s Information System (IS) infrastructure, throughout the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), New Mexico.

Job Description:
As part of an enterprise application Team (approx. 60 members), perform the following functions:

• Support and eventually serve as the ISSO for government program, providing support for all RMF steps, including:
  • Categorize, assess, select, and implement security controls.
  • Provide authorization of information systems in AOR and provide continuous monitoring.
  • Develop, maintain, and track the security plan for mission systems.
  • Register Information systems with appropriate DoD RMF Offices, and in accordance with RMF and eMASS directives.
  • Prepare Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms), based on the finding and recommendations of the security assessment reports.
  • Assemble security authorization packages and submit them to the Authorizing Official (AO)
• Provide network monitoring and scanning functions including: IAVA, anti-virus, and wireless scanning
• Implement cybersecurity policies, reporting, scans, and IAVAs
• Provide Tier 2 assistance to staff needing assistance with IA issues
• Support various IA and vulnerability reporting requirements
• Work with a team to identify gaps, trends, and long-term strategies to mitigate IA risks.

Job Requirements:

• 5+ years of IA/Cyber experience
• B.S degree in Information Technology or related field.
• CompTIA Security+ ce certification
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active Secret (with ability to obtain higher level clearance)
• Must obtain IAM Level II certification (e.g., CISSP) within 6 months of hire
• Working knowledge of IA tools:
  • COTS software/hardware, and network products, including Windows OS, MS Office, Remedy, Firewalls, etc
  • IAVA tools, including, ACAS, WSUS, HBSS, etc
  • Knowledge of RMF and eMASS contro
  • Information Assurance policies and procedures

Additional Information about Position and Company

• Salary: up-to $82,000/year (depending on current certification)
• Job location: White Sands Missile Range, NM
• Company benefits:
  • Medical/dental
  • 401(k) plan: 4% matching, no restrictions
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • 10 Federal Holidays
  • Long- and short-term Disability coverage
  • Company sponsored Life Insurance coverage
  • Hiring Referral Bonus