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.
• Implement software patches, upgrades, and configuration changes as directed by change control board
• Validate security posture of assets (servers and network devices) using security technical information guides and security requirement guides

• Collaborate with program information assurance staff, program management, and local engineers to ensure an appropriate security posture is maintained.
• Candidate will assist in creating and maintaining system documentation and support accreditation activities.
• The individual must satisfy both preparatory and sustaining DoD standard training and certification requirements as a condition of privileged access to any DoD information system.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience with a ticketing system such as BMC Remedy or ITSM
• Experience with Cisco and Juniper network devices
• Experience Information Assurance Technology Framework (IATF) Defense in Depth principles
• Experience with DISA and DoD assessment and authorization processes (e.g., RMF).
• Experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi 5.

Technical Knowledge

• Experience with big data applications.

• Experience with ACAS, eMass, and HBSS
• Must have experience or training in IA and IA supporting technologies and vulnerability assessment tools.
• Working knowledge of DoD 8500 series and NIST 800-series.
• Familiar with DISA and DoD security and IA policy and the application of security policy (e.g. STIGs)

Clearance/Citizenship:

• Top Secret
• Must be US Citizen

Travel Requirements:

This position will involve less than 10% travel

Location:  Scott AFB, IL