Senior Information Assurance (IA) Analyst

CompQsoft; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CompQsoft is seeking a Senior Information Assurance (IA) Analyst to join the team in Fort Meade, MD for the DISA program. The role involves examining internal IT controls and assisting in troubleshooting security issues.

The ideal candidate must have an Active Secret Clearance and ACAS certification. Responsibilities include conducting audits, preparing briefings for management, and ensuring FISMA compliance.

Qualifications

• DoD Active Secret Clearance is required.
• Proven experience with IT audit procedures and security measures.
• Ability to prepare briefings and reports for management.

Responsibilities

• Examine IT controls and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Assist System Administrators in troubleshooting security issues.
• Conduct IT audit procedures and provide recommendations.

Skills

ACAS Experience

Security+ CE or Equivalent Certification

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Job description

Overview

CompQsoft is seeking a Senior Information Assurance (IA) Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at Fort Meade, MD for DISA program.

Responsibilities

• Examine internal IT controls, evaluate the design and operational effectiveness, determine exposure to risk and develop remediation strategies for System Administrator (SA) implementation.
• Assist SAs in troubleshooting security and network problems.
• ACAS Experience required (Should have ACAS Training or Certification).
• Plan, implement, monitor and upgrade security measures for the protection of the organization’s data, systems and networks.
• Test and identify network and system vulnerabilities and assist in creating counteractive strategies to protect the network.
• Conduct efficient and effective IT audit procedures.
• Prepare briefings for SUBMEPP management and employees to be delivered in the weekly status report.
• Perform regular audit testing and provide recommendations to SAs to help resolve findings.
• Review, evaluate and test application controls.
• Provide recommendations and guidance on identified security and control risks.
• Complete and report for Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) compliance.
• Work to ensure entries are maintained in the DoD IT Portfolio Repository (DITPR) Document for quarterly updates.
• Prepare and submit DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages quarterly depending on the package status.

Special Requirements / Security Clearance

• DoD Active Secret Clearance Required
• DoD Approved 8570/8140 Certification Required, i.e., Security+ CE, or Equivalent

Equal Opportunity

CompQsoft provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and in the working environment to all employees and applicants. CompQsoft does not consider race, color, religion, sex (gender), mental/physical disability, or age for purposes of recruitment, hiring and development.