Information Assurance (IA) Security Specialist

CompQsoft; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Information Assurance Security Specialist to join their team. This role involves formulating IT security policies, preparing security plans, and providing security engineering support for application development. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in information security and a strong understanding of the Risk Management Framework. With a focus on independent and collaborative work, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical security initiatives for a vital government client. If you are passionate about security and looking to make an impact, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in information security using RMF.
• Must possess IAM-II Level certification and active DOD secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Formulates IT security policy and prepares security plans.
• Provides security engineering support for application development.

Skills

Information Security

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Security Administration

Security Policy Development

Incident Response

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

IT Certification

Tools

EMASS

Job description

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position: Information Assurance (IA) Security Specialist (Intermediate)

Location: Elizabeth City, NC (100% onsite work)

Duration: Fulltime with CompQsoft

Our Client: United States Coast Guard (USCG)

Certification: Must possess IAM-II Level certification

Clerance: Active DOD secret

Functional Responsibility

• Information System Security Officer (ISSO) position
• Formulates and assesses IT security policy to include business impact.
• Prepares security plans for employing enterprise-wide security architecture to include the design of cryptographic solutions.
• Develops integrated security services management. Executes security awareness training.
• Assesses and audits network penetration testing anti-virus planning assistance, risk analysis and incident response.
• Provides security engineering support for application development (including system security certifications and project evaluations).
• This may include the development, design and implementation of firewalls, and evaluation, review, and test of security code.
• Experience with several architectures and platforms in an integrated environment.
• Significant knowledge of the field and the ability to work independently on typical assignments.
• Experience in NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  
  

Requirements

Required Skills:

• The Candidate must possess the minimum Education / Qualifications:
• Six (6) years' experience in information security/IA using Risk Management Framework (RMF) to obtain/maintain Authority to Operates (ATO).
• Experienced in any one of the following:
• Security administration
• Evaluation of security/IA product capabilities
• Product assessment, and policy development
• EMASS experience or similar information assurance program management tool
• Experience in information security assurance policies, or standards, or regulations.
• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in related field or A.A/A.S. in related field or at minimum IT Certification
• Must possess IAM-II Level certification
• Must have active secret clearance
• Candidate must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Candidate must possess strong oral communication and written comprehension capabilities.
  

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other