Information Assurance Analyst

KCG Engineering Group; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KCG Engineering Group Inc (KCG) is a government contracting firm specializing in program support across multiple support areas for both military and civilian agencies. KCG has been in business for 20+ years in the government industry and has been voted one of the “Best Places to Work” for the past 7 years.

KCG is seeking an Information Assurance Analyst to join our team. Responsibilities include analyzing IA-related problems, supporting RMF package development, and performing vulnerability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• At least one year of Navy IA or cybersecurity experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze IA-related technical problems and provide recommendations and support.
• Assess solutions to meet network security requirements.
• Perform vulnerability/risk analyses during SDLC.
• Develop and review RMF packages.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

NIST RMF knowledge

Vulnerability analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related discipline

Tools

eMASS

RMF tools

Job description

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KCG Engineering Group Inc (KCG) is a government contracting firm specializing in program support across multiple support areas for both military and civilian agencies. KCG has been in business for 20+ years in the government industry and has been voted one of the “Best Places to Work” for the past 7 years.

KCG is seeking an Information Assurance Analyst to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze general information assurance-related technical problems and provide recommendations and technical support in solving these problems.
• Assess and support implementation of solutions that meet network security requirements.
• Perform vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle.
• Perform duties associated with development and review of RMF packages.
• Example tasks: Perform Package Submitting Office level review and validation of RMF packages as required for Security Authorization Package level review. Apply Best Business Practices across all NAVIFOR accreditation packages ensuring uniformity and the capability to capture performance metrics. Conduct research and analysis and provide recommendations in support of network security, risk, and compliance policy and implementation guidance. Support cyber-security assessments and investigations. Assist in the management of eMASS to meet DoW and DoN A&A requirements. Assist in providing an efficient and repeatable process for all four of the DoW IT Types (IS, Platform IT, IT Services, IT Products) to reduce package rework. Collaborate with US Fleet Forces Command, OPNAV, Navy Authorization Office (NAO), and Security Control Assessor (SCA) on RMF package products and status.

Requirements

• Clearance: TS/SCI clearance required (a current SSBI within the five-year scope).
• Minimum education: Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• Acceptable certifications for this position are at least one (1) of the following: CompTIA Security+ (SEC+CE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CAP), EC-Council Network Security Administrator Certification (ENSA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) – Security Leadership Certification (GSLC), Certified Information system Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• Minimum experience: At least one-year relevant experience performing Navy IA or cybersecurity functions.