Senior Information Assurance Specialist

ManTech International; Deutschland; Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Information Assurance Specialist to join their team in Germany. This role focuses on safeguarding national security through advanced cybersecurity measures. You'll be responsible for conducting risk management frameworks, responding to security incidents, and monitoring intrusion detection systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive IT experience and a strong understanding of cybersecurity protocols. Join a dedicated team and contribute to meaningful projects that protect and innovate in the defense sector. Your expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring the security of vital information systems.

Qualifikationen

• 11+ years of IT experience or BA/BS with 5+ years relevant experience.
• Must meet DoD 8570 requirements for IAM Level II access.

Aufgaben

• Conduct DoD RMF to assess security posture and validate controls.
• Monitor IDS for security issues and communicate alerts.

Kenntnisse

IT Security

Risk Management Frameworks (RMF)

Cybersecurity Incident Response

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

Vulnerability Assessment

UNIX/Linux/Windows Networking

Database Management (MS-Access, MS T-SQL, Oracle)

ITIL Foundations 4

Ausbildung

BA/BS in Computer Science

Relevant IT Experience

Tools

Firewalls

Security Appliances

ACAS

Jobbeschreibung

Description & Requirements

Shape the future of defense with ManTech! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we've been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now - protect and innovate with ManTech!

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Information Assurance Specialist to join our team in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Carrying out DoD Risk Management Frameworks (RMF) in accordance with DoD 8510 to ascertain information systems security posture by utilizing security control validation activities and coordinating security testing.
2. Performing Computer Security Incident Response activities for a large organization, providing security planning for system development lifecycle and communicating tactical and strategic threat information to Government leaders, Cybersecurity-Ops and A&A (formerly C&A) Staff to assist them in making cyber risk decisions and to mitigate threats.
3. Monitoring and analyzing Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to identify security issues for remediation and recognizing potential, successful, and unsuccessful intrusion attempts and compromises through reviews and analyses of relevant event details and summary information and communicating alerts to agencies regarding intrusions and compromises to their network infrastructure, applications and operating systems.
4. Conducting network and system audits for vulnerabilities using Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), ACAS vulnerability scanner, and DISA SCAP to mitigate those findings for Solaris, Linux, Windows, and associated network operating systems.
5. Creating, tracking and reviewing Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and conducting solution identification to assist in problem remediation and resolution.
6. Coordinating with OUSDI, USAF, DISA, and other organizations in support of audits and inspections and providing all necessary documentation as required for SAVs, ST&Es, and CCRI.
7. Tracking organizational IA compliance, ensuring necessary remediation needs are communicated, tracking remediation through completion and ensuring necessary IA documentation is accurate and preparing for, assisting with, and monitoring IA assessments (network readiness assessments, DISA Security Readiness Reviews (SRR), Command Cyber Readiness Inspections, NSA Red and Blue Team assessments, vulnerability scans, certification and accreditation reviews) and developing and/or implementing corrective courses of action for findings identified during these assessments.
8. Ensuring all personnel granted elevated privileges or performing IA functions on systems/networks are trained and certified in accordance with the DoD Manual 8570.01M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program and compliance with CYBERCOM directives, orders and requests.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 11+ years of relevant IT experience OR a BA/BS degree in computer science, information technology, or closely related field and 5+ years of relevant IT experience.
2. Must meet DoD 8570 requirements and be eligible for IAM Level II (Security+ or equivalent) access upon hire for positions with elevated privileges.
3. Must have experience utilizing Security Event generating sources (e.g. Firewalls, IDS, Routers, Security Appliances, HBSS, ACAS)
4. Must have working knowledge of UNIX / LINUX / Windows / Networking / Database (MS-Access, MS T-SQL and Oracle)
5. Must be able to obtain an ITIL Foundations 4 certification within 90 days.
6. Must be able to meet German TESA Requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Understanding of DoD policies and procedures, including FIPS 199, FIPS 200, NIST 800-53, and other applicable policies.

Clearance Requirements:

1. US Citizenship required and an Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI Clearance.

Physical Requirements:

1. The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
2. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office.
3. The person in this position will need to be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.

ManTech International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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