Cyber Defense: Information Assurance Technician

Trace Systems; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Company holidays

PTO

Job summary

Trace Systems is seeking an Information Assurance Technician to support EACN at Scott AFB, performing hands-on vulnerability scanning, remediation validation, and compliance tracking. The role includes incident support and documentation for security programs in a DoD environment.

Requirements include 3+ years in cybersecurity, a US Secret clearance, and DoD 8140 qualifications. DoD 8140 certifications and CISSP are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cybersecurity, information assurance, vulnerability management, or secure network support experience.
• Active Secret clearance (US government) required; higher-level eligibility may be required based on access.
• DoD 8140 qualifications/work roles applicable to the assigned work.
• CISSP certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly network vulnerability scans using approved Air Force tools (ACAS) and document results.
• Analyze findings, validate remediation, and provide status for the EACN Security-Compliance Report.
• Support patches, updates, STIGs, and cyber orders across network hardware and software.
• Maintain compliance information in DISA VMS/CMRS and Air Force tracking systems.
• Provide documentation to Government engineers, the ISSM, and the IA Manager.
• Perform first-responder scans and incident-response support.
• Collect and back up IDS, syslog, firewall, and DNS logs as directed.
• Support ATO documentation, remediation, and secure configuration of EACN systems.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or information technology or related field

Tools

ACAS

DISA VMS/CMRS

Job description

Trace Systems is seeking an Information Assurance Technician to support EACN at Scott AFB, performing hands-on vulnerability scanning, remediation validation, and compliance tracking. The role includes incident support and documentation for security programs in a DoD environment.

Requirements include 3+ years in cybersecurity, a US Secret clearance, and DoD 8140 qualifications. DoD 8140 certifications and CISSP are highly valued.