Information Assurance Technical Specialist

Information Assurance Technical Specialist

Cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem overwhelming to government agencies and military organizations. In all of this "cyber noise", how can these organizations understand their risks and how to mitigate them? The answer is you. We need your knowledge as an information security risk specialist to help break down complex threats into manageable plans of action.

• Work with Marines to discover cyber risks, understand applicable policies, and develop mitigation plans.
• Gather technical, environmental, and personnel details from subject matter experts and engineers both within the company and government clients to assess the entire threat landscape.
• Assist your team in guiding clients through a plan of action with presentations, white papers, and milestones.
• Translate security concepts for clients so they can make the best decisions to secure their mission-critical systems and critical infrastructure.
• Contribute to protecting the military’s communications systems and infrastructure.

• 12+ years of experience in a professional work environment.
• Experience with performing Information Assurance (IA) controls analysis, testing, and risk assessments.
• Experience with developing and evaluating security documentation, including system security plans, contingency plans, and continuity of operations plans.
• Experience with analyzing security procedures.
• Experience with security architecture evaluations, guidance development, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Information Assurance Level III IAW DoD 8570.01-M Certification.

• 5+ years of experience with DoD Information Assurance and Information Security.
• Experience with analyzing security policies while performing mid and long-range policy planning.
• Experience with Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Ability to organize, analyze, and write technical documents that can be understood by non-technical individuals.
• Master’s degree.
• Marine Corps or Navy Independent Validator’s Certification.

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Salary range: $61,900.00 to $ (annualized USD).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.