Information Assurance Professional (IAP) - DoD at The Computer Merchant, LTD.

Canonsburg, PA 15317

About the Job

Job Title : Information Assurance Professional (IAP) - DOD Secret
Location: Canonsburg, PA - on site
Wage Range: 55-60
Job Number: 25-02235

Job Description: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for an Information Assurance Professional (IAP) with an active DOD Secret to work on site from their Canonsburg, PA facility. The candidate will be designated as an Information Assurance Professional (IAP) supporting multiple Special Access Programs administering the Information Assurance (IA) Cyber duties for government customers. Components of the IA program include Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities (i.e., documentation preparation, system configuration/validation, certification testing), security sustainment activities (i.e., hardware change management, software change management, account management, media protection, user interface, file transfers), conducting self-inspections, audit trail review, and delivering information systems security education and awareness. The candidate must be a self-starter capable of multitasking and efficiently managing their time in a dynamic environment while requiring minimal levels of supervision. Additionally, the candidate will possess effective written, speaking, analytical, organizational, and customer service skills that will assist them in identifying solutions to complex compliance and security problems. The IAP will coordinate duties with the System Administrators and/or Information Technology (IT) staff to ensure all configuration requirements are implemented and functional. The IAP will conduct technical and nontechnical reviews and audits as prescribed by the Information Assurance Manager.

Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

As a member of the Information Assurance Security team the IAP supports system security categorization efforts, security requirements selection/analysis, security control assessments and performs continuous monitoring.
Executes or supports the execution of A&A activities, including development of required security documentation, including items such as System Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports, SCTM's and POA&Ms in compliance with IA policy
Perform weekly system audit reviews, media reviews, hardware/software configuration management
Executes security testing and evaluation to ensure correct implementation of security controls
Supports the assessment and mitigation of vulnerabilities throughout a systems life cycle
Conduct IA security education training for all system users on appropriate risk mitigation strategies
Perform incident response and cleanup actions, when necessary, per company or customer directions
Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with internal security policies and procedures outlined in the System Security Plan (SSP).
Assume ISSM responsibilities as assigned by the Region Manager and/or in the absence of the ISSM

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Proficient understanding of cyber security specifications such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), JSIG (Joint SAP Implementation Guide), ICD-503, NIST SP 800-53.
Th is role requires a technical background creating POA&Ms, developing corrective action plans, and writing security plans, policies, and procedural documentation (not just reviewing or performing documentation review)
Exp erience implementing government security requirements to include technical computer/network system auditing
Trained and proficient in Assured File Transfer (AFT) processes and tools
Experience with various security assessment/hardening tools - STIGs, SCAP, ACAS, Nessus, etc.
Systems administration experience is highly desirable
Very strong writing, speaking, analytical, and customer service skills
Ability to participate in or lead security work groups
Must be a self-starter capable of multitasking and efficiently managing your time in a dynamic environment while requiring minimal levels of supervision
Maintains contact with external customer security professionals

PREFERRED DEGREE TYPES AND EXPERIENCE:

Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the NISPOM, JSIG, ICD-503, NIST SP 800-53 and CNSSI 1253
DoD 8140 IAM-II level professional certification (i.e. Security + CE, CAP, GSLC) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.