Cyber Security​/Information Assurance; IA Special Advisor

Edge Works, Inc.

- "Ensuring Mission Success"

Edge Works, Inc. is a high‑performing team seeking qualified professionals with active Intelligence Community, Top Secret (SCI/SSBI), and DOD/DHS clearances. All candidates must be U.S. citizens and willing to undergo background investigation and clearance.

Active TS/SCI‑eligible clearance required;
Counter‑Intelligence polygraph upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance, consultation, and thought leadership to the client and project team.
• Ensure quality and test‑measurement activities are integrated throughout the product lifecycle.
• Validate and verify adherence to specified requirements via test and measurement.
• Lead and manage quality assurance activities.
• Apply in‑depth expertise in engineering, policy, planning, analysis, training, facilities, communications, design, human capital, business, and management.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in a distinct functional or cross‑functional business area, cross‑market exposure, and relevant certifications.
• Strong coordination with senior specialists and task leads.
• Knowledge of tools, methodologies, and best practices in Information Assurance and Cyber Security.

Certifications Required/Desired

• DOD 8570.01‑M Level III certifications: CISSP, ISSAP, and others.
• Must obtain the appropriate DOD 8570.01‑M certification within 90 days of hire.

Tools & Technology

• Desktop and network servers, Integrated Circuit Testers, Logic analyzers, Notebook computers.

Responsibilities

• Develop security architectures and specifications.
• Conduct strategic planning and recommend implementation strategies.
• Advise government on security policy, trusted product assessment, and cyber situational awareness.
• Support penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and risk analysis.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in information security compliance, risk management, security engineering, and incident response.
• Knowledge of security operating systems, data management, and web technology.

Certifications Required/Desired

• DOD 8570.01‑M Level II/III certifications such as CISSP and GSEC.
• Certification within 90 days of hire.

Tools & Technology

• Cloud computing, IT engineering, and cyber‑warfare tools.

Responsibilities

• Determine technical and business goals in consultation with senior leadership.
• Manage contractual personnel, develop quality control plans, and provide status reports.
• Coordinate activities across functional areas and manage project schedules.
• Ensure compliance with service level agreements and deliverables.

Qualifications & Skills

• Business management, scheduling, and training of technical staff.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user needs to develop business process and software solutions.
• Apply Six Sigma, Rational Unified Process, and CASE tools for design.
• Coordinate with programmers to ensure proper implementation of specifications.
• Maintain system performance and provide technical oversight.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of business process modeling and software development lifecycle.
• Experience with performance analysis and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the Configuration Management Database (CMDB).
• Control the configuration of applications and hardware.
• Perform audits and produce reporting on configuration changes.
• Coordinate with customers to ensure CMDB integrity.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience with configuration management, audit, and documentation.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure and change control processes.

Tools & Technology

• Backup and archival software, database management systems, development environments.
• Metadata and object‑oriented development tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for database design and metadata strategies.
• Develop policies for data models, schemas, and metadata tagging.
• Ensure integration with corporate data standards and shareability.
• Present technical recommendations to senior management.

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