DoD Cybersecurity Information Assurance Tech

Trace Systems Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Job summary

Trace Systems Inc. is seeking an Information Assurance Technician to perform hands-on vulnerability scanning, remediation validation, and compliance tracking at Scott AFB, IL. The role supports EACN with cyber-incident response and secure configuration across DoD networks.

Responsibilities include weekly vulnerability scans with ACAS, remediation validation, patch tracking, and generating compliance reports. A DoD 8140 credential path and CISSP are required, with 3+ years in cybersecurity or IA.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required for DoD work.
• US Citizenship is required.
• DoD 8140 qualifications (541 VA Technician) with Intermediate proficiency.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, Cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
• CISSP certification is required.
• 3+ years in cybersecurity, IA, vulnerability management, or secure network support.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly vulnerability scans using Air Force tools like ACAS.
• Analyze findings, validate remediation, and report status for EACN.
• Support patching, STIGs, and cyber orders across systems.
• Maintain compliance data in DISA VMS/CMRS and Air Force systems.
• Provide configuration information to Government engineers, ISSM, and IA Manager.
• Conduct first-responder scans and incident-reporting tasks.
• Collect and back up IDS, syslog, firewall, and DNS logs as directed.
• Support ATO documentation and secure configuration of EACN systems.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability management

Secret clearance

DoD 8140 basics

Communication skills

Team coordination

DoD environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity/related field

DoD 8140 training or equivalent

Tools

ACAS

DISA VMS/CMRS

IDS

syslog

firewall

DNS analysis

eMASS

Air Force ATO support

Job description

Trace Systems Inc. is seeking an Information Assurance Technician to perform hands-on vulnerability scanning, remediation validation, and compliance tracking at Scott AFB, IL. The role supports EACN with cyber-incident response and secure configuration across DoD networks.

Responsibilities include weekly vulnerability scans with ACAS, remediation validation, patch tracking, and generating compliance reports. A DoD 8140 credential path and CISSP are required, with 3+ years in cybersecurity or IA.