Information Assurance Specialist

Overview

Sim Ventions, consistently voted one Virginia's Best Places to Work, is looking for Information Assurance Specialist to work on a new and emerging Navy tactical system that integrates with the full suite of combat sensors. Sim Ventions is looking for engineers to be part of a team to support the US Navy focused on developing and modernizing electronic warfare (EW) system.

Travel

May require travel to external test sites. (Wallops Islane, CSEDS, etc.)

Clearance

An Interim Secret Clearance is required for this position.

Requirements

DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification or higher.

Linux operating system certification or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Hands-on experience administering and supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.

Experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting servers, workstations, virtual machines, and associated IT hardware/software.

Working knowledge of DoD cybersecurity and Information Assurance requirements, including RMF, STIG implementation, vulnerability scanning, SCAP compliance, POA&M management, and continuous monitoring.

Knowledge of security requirements associated with classified DoD network environments, including SIPRNET and/or SDREN.Experience maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory, test, or development environments, including hardware and software configurations.

Experience supporting software integration and test activities, including test execution, regression testing, troubleshooting, and documentation of test results and deficiencies.

Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation, test procedures, trouble reports, configuration records, and other engineering artifacts.

Strong technical troubleshooting, communication, and coordination skills.

Ability to work effectively in an on-site, collaborative engineering and test environment and support scheduled test activities.

Responsibilities

The Information Assurance Specialist will provide support for a new, high-visibility Naval information system that integrates with EW sensors.

Learn the test assets, test environments, and classified build environment in the SKCS lab.

They will be responsible for maintaining the test equipment, and if equipment is not operational, they will work with internal and/or external SMEs to troubleshoot equipment. Collaborate with SMEs at IWSL ahead of CS integration events to understand test requirements to ensure a correct SKCS test environment to enable a successful test event.  Assist the I&T team members with testing on an as needed basis.

Assist the CM/DM team members with CM/DM tasking on an as needed basis.  Required knowledge of Linux (RHEL), Gitlab, Docker/Podman, and Cisco network switch configurations  Desired knowledge of Windows, Agile, Scrum, SQL, and Combat System integration/test/certification.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience supporting Navy combat systems, electronic warfare systems, or other complex DoD tactical systems.

Familiarity with AN/SLQ-32(V)6/(V)7, Aegis, Ship Self Defense System (SSDS), SKCS, or similar combat system environments.

Experience supporting RDT&E laboratories, tactical test beds, simulation/stimulation tools, and formal integration or qualification test events.

Experience with ACAS/Tenable, automated vulnerability scanning, configuration assessment, and security compliance tools.

Experience developing or maintaining Red Hat/EPEL repositories, software update processes, system images, or deployable system builds.

Knowledge of Configuration Management/Data Management (CM/DM) practices, including change control, status accounting, software baselines, audits, and release verification.

Experience using JIRA and Confluence within an Agile/Scrum development environment.

Familiarity with Git Lab, Docker/Podman, Cisco networking, Windows, SQL, and virtualization technologies.

Experience supporting Test Readiness Reviews, Formal Qualification Testing, certification events, land-based testing, or at-sea test events.

Experience handling classified material, technical data shipments, configuration-controlled media, DD1149s, or classified inventory/control processes.

Experience developing test plans, verification matrices, test reports, performance metrics, and technical presentations.

Education

This position requires IAT Level2 Certification or above.

Compensation

$80,000 - $120,000 (Please see below for more info on salary) Compensation at Sim Ventions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s…