The Information Assurance Engineer determines enterprise information assurance and security standards. Develops and implements information assurance/security standards and procedures. Coordinates, develops, and evaluates security programs for an organization. Recommends information assurance/security solutions to support customers’ requirements. Identifies, reports, and resolves security violations.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 4-8 years of overall related experience. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree..
- Linux and/or Windows server experience.
- Excellent project, technical, interpersonal, presentation and problem management skills.
- ITIL Certification (Preferred)
- Currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to acquire a SCI.
- Security+ certification or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT II
Responsibilities:
- The individual shall possess a working knowledge of the system or enclave functions, its technical IA safeguards, and its operational IA measures.
- The individual needs to be flexible, dependable and be able to multi-task with priorities.
- The position requires the individual have extensive background in information systems to include Information Assurance, Computer Network Defense, and secure network configuration practices for servers, switches and routers.
- Determine applicability of Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts/Bulletins to assets.
- Coordinate network scanning of assets and analyze reports to identify mitigation actions.
- Implement software patches, upgrades, and configuration changes as directed by change control board
- Validate security posture of assets (servers and network devices) using security technical information guides and security requirement guides
- Collaborate with program information assurance staff, program management, and local engineers to ensure an appropriate security posture is maintained.
- Candidate will assist in creating and maintaining system documentation and support accreditation activities.
- The individual must satisfy both preparatory and sustaining DoD standard training and certification requirements as a condition of privileged access to any DoD information system.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience with a ticketing system such as BMC Remedy or ITSM
- Experience with Cisco and Juniper network devices
- Experience Information Assurance Technology Framework (IATF) Defense in Depth principles
- Experience with DISA and DoD assessment and authorization processes (e.g., RMF).
- Experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi 5.
Technical Knowledge
- Experience with big data applications.
- Experience with ACAS, eMass, and HBSS
- Must have experience or training in IA and IA supporting technologies and vulnerability assessment tools.
- Working knowledge of DoD 8500 series and NIST 800-series.
- Familiar with DISA and DoD security and IA policy and the application of security policy (e.g. STIGs)
Clearance/Citizenship:
- Top Secret
- Must be US Citizen
Travel Requirements:
This position will involve less than 10% travel
Location: Scott AFB, IL
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline
- 4-8 years of overall related experience
- Linux and/or Windows server experience
- Excellent project, technical, interpersonal, presentation, and problem management skills
- ITIL certification
- Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to acquire SCI
- Security+ certification or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT II qualification
- US citizenship
- Experience with ticketing systems such as BMC Remedy or ITSM
- Experience with Cisco and Juniper network devices
- Experience with DISA and DoD assessment and authorization processes, including RMF
- Experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi 5
- Experience with ACAS, eMASS, HBSS, and vulnerability assessment tools
- Working knowledge of DoD 8500 series and NIST 800-series
- Familiarity with DISA and DoD security policies and STIGs
What We Do
Global Enterprise Services (GES) provides professional, operational, and technology solutions for federal, SLED, and commercial clients. Its professional and administrative work includes HR, finance, compliance, program support, and contract administration; operational services include logistics, records management, training, and workforce enablement. Technology services focus on modernization, cybersecurity, cloud strategy, and managed IT operations, with the company positioning its integrated offerings as end-to-end support for government missions.
