Information Assurance Security Specialist

POSITION:     Information Assurance / Security Specialist

LOCATION:    Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

SCOPE:  Serve as an Information Assurance / Security Specialist on a major IT support contract for the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) at the Aberdeen Test Center (ATC).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
• Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program.
• Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system, program, or enclave.
• Provide support to ISSMs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Develop and update the system security plan and other IA documentation.
• Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-today security operations of the system.
• Develop and maintain documentation for C&A in accordance with DoD policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree and 5 years experience; or Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years experience; or Master’s Degree and 1 year experience; or combination of 7 years which may include education/specialized training/certifications and/or experience.
• DOD Computing Environment (e.g., ACAS, DISA HBSS Admin), Security+, and Security+ CE (or equivalent DOD Directive 8570.01 IAT II
• Relevant experience must be in information security and/or a closely related function, such as IT audit, IT compliance, enterprise risk management, etc.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:  DoD Secret Clearance