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Information Assurance Professional (IAP) - Secret Clearance

Location : Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Type : Contract
Job #79337

Our DOD / Aerospace client is looking to fill an Information Assurance Professional position that just opened in Canonsburg, PA . In this role you'll support multiple Special Access Programs administering the Information Assurance (IA) Cyber duties for government customers.. To be considered, you will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (STEM) plus a minimum of 5 years of experience. An active Secret Clearance is required at the time of hire.

Location : Canonsburg, PA

Position : Information Assurance Professional

Contract : 12-24 months with possibility of going direct / permanent

Pay : $58.34 / hour

Telecommute : Onsite

Clearance : Secret Clearance Required

NOTE : An active Secret Security Clearance is required at the time of hire.

Overview :

The candidate will be designated as an Information Assurance Professional (IAP) supporting multiple Special Access Programs administering the Information Assurance (IA) Cyber duties for government customers. Components of the IA program include Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities (i.e., documentation preparation, system configuration / validation, certification testing), security sustainment activities (i.e., hardware change management, software change management, account management, media protection, user interface, file transfers), conducting self-inspections, audit trail review, and delivering information systems security education and awareness. The candidate must be a self-starter capable of multitasking and efficiently managing their time in a dynamic environment while requiring minimal levels of supervision. Additionally, the candidate will possess effective written, speaking, analytical, organizational, and customer service skills that will assist them in identifying solutions to complex compliance and security problems. The IAP will coordinate duties with the System Administrators and / or Information Technology (IT) staff to ensure all configuration requirements are implemented and functional. The IAP will conduct technical and nontechnical reviews and audits as prescribed by the Information Assurance Manager.

Responsibilities :

As a member of the Information Assurance Security team the IAP supports system security categorization efforts, security requirements selection / analysis, security control assessments and performs continuous monitoring.

Executes or supports the execution of A&A activities, including development of required security documentation, including items such as System Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports, SCTM's and POA&Ms in compliance with IA policy

Perform weekly system audit reviews, media reviews, hardware / software configuration management

Executes security testing and evaluation to ensure correct implementation of security controls

Supports the assessment and mitigation of vulnerabilities throughout a systems life cycle

Conduct IA security education training for all system users on appropriate risk mitigation strategies

Perform incident response and cleanup actions, when necessary, per company or customer directions

Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with internal security policies and procedures outlined in the System Security Plan (SSP).

Assume ISSM responsibilities as assigned by the Region Manager and / or in the absence of the ISSM

Requirements :

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field. Also requires 5 years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.

Proficient understanding of cyber security specifications such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), JSIG (Joint SAP Implementation Guide), ICD-503, NIST SP 800-53.

This role requires a technical background creating POA&Ms, developing corrective action plans, and writing security plans, policies, and procedural documentation (not just reviewing or performing documentation review)

Experience implementing government security requirements to include technical computer / network system auditing

Trained and proficient in Assured File Transfer (AFT) processes and tools

Experience with various security assessment / hardening tools - STIGs, SCAP, ACAS, Nessus, etc.

Systems administration experience is highly desirable

Very strong writing, speaking, analytical, and customer service skills

Ability to participate in or lead security work groups

Must be a self-starter capable of multitasking and efficiently managing your time in a dynamic environment while requiring minimal levels of supervision

Maintains contact with external customer security professionals

Preferred Experience :

Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the NISPOM, JSIG, ICD-503, NIST SP 800-53 and CNSSI 1253 DoD 8140 IAM-II level professional certification (i.e. Security CE, CAP, GSLC) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

About our client :

Our client is a mission critical DOD - Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence and cyber end users on a international basis.

About APR :

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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