Information Assurance; IA Lead

Job Overview

Job Title: Information Assurance Lead
Location: Doha, Qatar
This position is pending contract award.

Trace Systems is seeking a dynamic Information Assurance Lead to join our team in support of the AFCENT Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) contract at Doha, Qatar
.

This role offers the opportunity to spearhead the management, administration, and implementation of mission‑essential cybersecurity and Information Assurance programs
, ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of Enterprise and AOC networks, systems, and information. If you're ready to make a significant impact and thrive in a mission‑critical environment, this opportunity is for you!

• Serve as the information security subject matter expert, and implement processes and controls in support of cybersecurity programs to 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 for the protection of communications and IT systems and information;
• 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 the security and delivery of mission critical services;
• Monitor and detect cybersecurity events; and implement appropriate response and recovery actions;
• Manage cybersecurity incident management handling, response, escalation and reporting IAW SPIN‑C and other IA applicable regulations;
• Maintain cybersecurity posture IAW SPIN‑C and applicable DoD, AF and USAFCENT directives and policy;
• Ensure all IT hardware/software products are configured IAW with Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) and other relevant security configuration and implementation guidance;
• Ensure no unauthorized hardware/software is installed or used on Enterprise and AOC networks and systems;
• Utilize standard software tools to perform vulnerability scans of network equipment and software; and assist network, systems and client administrators in implementing corrective actions required when vulnerabilities are detected;
• Develop, update and maintain certification and accreditation documentation, including but not limited to DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), waivers, and vulnerability mitigation plans;
• Assess the 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/waivers, and other IA‑related documents;
• Ensure IA‑related documentation is current and accessible to authorized individuals;
• Research security issues affecting network/systems hardware and software, and provide recommended solutions;
• Ensure unit and individuals are in compliance with IA standards and guidance; and promote information security awareness;
• Assist with the 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) and Emissions Security (EMSEC), and Operations Security (OPSEC) programs, as required;
• Perform technical support and O&M activities for information assurance‑related technical problems or requirements;
• Attend and participate in cybersecurity and CM meetings, as required;
• Develop and submit a Cybersecurity Monthly Status Report (Deliverable: Monthly Technical Status Report);
• Develop and submit IA advisories and ad‑hoc reports, as required by the government;
• Manage, guide and train other IA, cyber mission defense and other cyber security staff in support of DoD cybersecurity requirements; and
• Global travel up to 10%.
• Other Duties as Required.

• Active, in‑scope US Government issued Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
• Regulation Requirement:
  Due to Qatar's immigration and labor regulations, Qatar work visas cannot…