Information Assurance and Security Specialist – Master

Gointellects; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Information Assurance and Security Specialist to enhance their security posture. This hybrid role involves identifying network vulnerabilities, monitoring data traffic, and ensuring compliance with security standards. You will leverage your extensive experience in developing strategic systems architecture and managing security protocols to safeguard sensitive information. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will be pivotal in shaping the organization's security landscape and driving innovative solutions. If you are passionate about IT security and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible work from home options

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 16+ years in information assurance and security required.
• Expertise in vulnerability/risk analyses and security standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement information assurance/security standards.
• Analyze and define security requirements for systems.

Skills

Vulnerability/Risk Analysis

Network Security

Cloud Security (Azure)

Windows Server Operating Systems

Disaster Recovery Planning

Troubleshooting IT Infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT

Master's Degree in IT

Security CISSP

Security+

CEH

Tools

VMware Infrastructure

NetApp Storage

Azure Cloud

Job description

Information Assurance and Security Specialist – Master

Join to apply for the Information Assurance and Security Specialist – Master role at Go Intellects Inc.

Rate: $70.00/hour on W2

Work Status: US Citizen, H1B, GC or Authorized to work - Sponsorship not available DHS

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Worksite Address: Washington, DC

Duration: 03/17/2025 to 09/30/2025

Submittals due: 03/09/2025

Interviews: Either Webcam or In Person

Background check: Extensive criminal history background check will be required. We cannot submit candidates with recent histories (go back seven years) of extensive driving, drug, robbery or any other illegal activity. Any criminal activity on the background check will eliminate the candidate from consideration. NATIONAL background checks are required; Federal background checks are NOT compliant under this contract.

Job Description

Short Description: Q002 Information Assurance and Security Specialist – Master. Hybrid position - will require on-site reporting to OCIO office.

Duties:

• Identify network problems and recommend improvements to ensure optimal performance.
• Monitor and analyze data traffic patterns within the OCFO Network infrastructure.
• Enhance security and knowledge of the latest security threats and advise on how to deter them.
• Ensure reliability of the network through the above actions.
• Extensive experience in developing strategic systems architecture plans.
• Experience with Storage infrastructure (NetApp Storage) and technologies including virtualization/arrays, FC/FCOE, NFS, ISCSI.
• Design and administer VMware Infrastructure including full integration with SAN for VMotion and VMware SRM multi-site administration.
• Advanced knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity processes and tools needed.
• Active Directory service management and operational stability and maintenance.
• Design and build solutions utilizing on-premise computer, networking, and storage technologies using Azure cloud.
• Configure routers, switches, firewalls, and other appliances in compliance with OCFO security standards.
• Monitor security measures within network perimeter, ensuring security breaches do not occur and information is safeguarded.

Responsibilities:

• Determine enterprise information assurance and security standards.
• Develop and implement information assurance/security standards and procedures.
• Coordinate, develop, and evaluate security programs for the organization.
• Identify, report, and resolve security violations.
• Establish and satisfy information assurance and security requirements based on analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands.
• Support customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies.
• Analyze and define security requirements for computer systems which may include mainframes, workstations, and personal computers.
• Design, develop, engineer, and implement solutions that meet security requirements.
• Provide integration and implementation of the computer system security solution.
• Analyze general information assurance-related technical problems and provide basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems.
• Perform vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle.
• Ensure that all information systems are functional and secure.

Qualifications:

• 16+ years of experience developing, maintaining, and recommending enhancements to IS policies/requirements (Required).
• 16+ years of experience performing vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems/apps (Required).
• 16+ years of experience identifying, reporting, and resolving security violations (Required).
• Cloud-Azure (Highly Desired).
• Experience in complex Enterprise-level projects (Required).
• Expert understanding of Windows server operating systems (Required).
• Knowledge of on-premise and cloud security productions (Required).
• Good understanding of IP Networks/Security (Required).
• Extensive experience troubleshooting NetApp SAN (Required).
• In-depth knowledge of SAN replication/Disaster Recovery (Highly Desired).
• Hands-on experience managing storage on VMware ESXi (Required).
• Good understanding of server/endpoint operating systems (Required).
• Windows 2016 AD Enterprise troubleshooting experience (Required).
• In-depth experience with Disaster Recovery & Avoidance planning (Required).
• VMware Site Recovery Manager experience (Highly Desired).
• Excellent understanding of troubleshooting IT infrastructure (Highly Desired).

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience (Required).
• Master's Degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience (Highly Desired).
• Security CISSP, Security+, CEH (Required).

Flexible work from home options available.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting