Information Assurance Support

MicroTech; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Company-Paid Holidays

Job summary

MicroTech is seeking an Information Assurance Support to manage and administer cybersecurity programs for the Combined Air Operations Center at Shaw AFB, South Carolina. This role involves ensuring the security, confidentiality, and integrity of AOC systems.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, along with relevant experience and certifications like DoD 8140 and CISSP. Competitive benefits include medical insurance, paid leave, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in relevant field.
• Intermediate Level certification as per DoD 8140 DCWF 722.
• CISSP certification required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement processes to support cybersecurity programs.
• Plan and monitor security measures for IT systems.
• Draft and coordinate local IA policies and procedures.

Skills

Information Assurance

Cybersecurity

Risk Management Framework

Incident Response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG)

DISA ACAS

Job description

Overview

MicroTech is seeking an Information Assurance Support for the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) at Shaw AFB, South Carolina. The CAOC team provides technical support, O&M, and system administration tasks for server clients and applications. The candidate will manage, administer, and implement 609 ACOMS and 609 EACOMS cybersecurity Information Assurance programs to ensure confidentiality, availability, and integrity of Enterprise and AOC networks, systems, and information.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the information security subject matter expert, implementing processes and controls to support cybersecurity programs and ensure compliance with AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity Program Management, and other governing DoD, USAF, and USAFCENT directives and policy.
• Plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor security measures protecting communications and IT systems.
• Draft, review, and coordinate local IA policies, procedures, and operating instructions, and provide recommendations for revisions.
• Identify and manage cybersecurity risks and implement controls to ensure security and delivery of mission‑critical services.
• Monitor and detect cybersecurity events, and implement appropriate response and recovery actions.
• Manage incident response, escalation, and reporting per SPIN‑C and other IA applicable regulations.
• Maintain cybersecurity posture per SPIN‑C and applicable DoD, AF, and USAFCENT directives and policy.
• Ensure all IT hardware and software are configured per Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) and other relevant security guidance.
• Prevent installation or use of unauthorized hardware or software on Enterprise and AOC networks and systems.
• Utilize standard software tools to perform vulnerability scans of network equipment and software, and assist administrators in implementing corrective actions when vulnerabilities are detected.
• Develop, update, and maintain certification and accreditation documentation, including DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), waivers, and vulnerability mitigation plans.
• Assess impact of changes on certification and accreditation packages, and advise the government accordingly.
• Process and coordinate system access authorization requests, software approval requests, firewall and proxy exemption requests or waivers, and other IA‑related documents.
• Ensure IA‑related documentation is current and accessible to authorized individuals.
• Research security issues affecting network and systems hardware and software, and provide recommended solutions.
• Promote information security awareness and ensure compliance with USAFCENT ACCC IA standards and guidance.
• Assist with sensitive and/or classified hard‑drive and removable media tracking, sanitization, and destruction.
• Assist with the operation, management, and administration of unit Communications Security (COMSEC), Emissions Security (EMSEC), and Operations Security (OPSEC) programs, as required.
• Provide technical support and O&M activities.
• Attend and participate in cybersecurity and CM meetings as required.
• Develop and submit a Cybersecurity Monthly Status Report.
• Develop and submit IA advisories and ad‑hoc reports as required by the government.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 5+ years of work experience.
• DoD 8140 DCWF 722, Intermediate Level certification.
• GLSC, CISM, or CISSP certification (CISSP within 1 year of hire).
• DISA ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution) certification, active or obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Benefits

• Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid Leave (15 days per year for those with less than three years of service; 20 days off for those with more than three years of service)
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching Contribution
• 11 Company‑Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Corporate Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

MicroTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.