Sr. Information Assurance Engineer Job Description

Sr. Information Assurance Engineer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Sr. Information Assurance Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and maintain assessment and authorization packages to obtain approvals to operate IAW ICD503, CNSS 1253 and NIST 800-53’s applicable revision;
  • Provide annual assessment support;
  • Ability to manage multiple high visibility security projects and adjust to quick shifts in customer priorities while meeting all mission requirements;
  • Lead the quarterly Federal Information Security Management Act audits;
  • Build weekly activity report and metrics slide;
  • Active Department of Homeland Security EOD;
  • Provide supplemental vulnerability management support;
  • Experience lifecycle management and mitigation of security/cyber related incidents;
  • Develop site assessment plan for compliance and Security System Plans (SSP) for DHS authorization for two networks;
  • Continuous upkeep, monitoring, analysis, and response to Information System, network and security events.

Requirements:

  • Final TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility;
  • Familiarity with network technologies (LAN & WAN) and best practices within a classified environment to include crypto and key management;
  • Current DHS Suitability or EOD;
  • Lead / conduct security IS education and training;
  • Public Trust Information Assurance experience (a plus);
  • List additional skills and experience that is “nice to have” but not required;
  • Ensure proper protection and / or corrective measures have been taken when an incident or vulnerability has been discovered;
  • Current or ability to obtain DoD 8570 baseline certification for IAM III within 6 months;
  • Must be able to work in a constantly changing regulatory environment with short, mid, and long term timelines for remediating any non-compliance;
  • Participates in internal/external security audits/inspections; performs risk assessments and Continuous Monitoring;
  • Evaluates proposed changes or additions to the information system, and advises senior site leadership of the security relevance;
  • Oversee the completion of entry/exit forms for equipment and media entering secured areas;
  • Active Department of Homeland Security EOD;
  • Detailed understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST, ICD, and CNSS standards;
  • Active DHS Suitability.