What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Assurance Security Analyst position at CipherStaff?
Direct hire. This is not a temp to perm or temp opening. Seeking IA Security Analyst. Must be US Citizen and have minimum interim Secret clearance If you do not have a clearance, client can attain an interim Secret for you. Pay up to $82,000 a year with full benefits but would depend on experience. CISSP highy desired but would be required within 6 months of start. Relocation candidates will also be considered and available.
Project/Contract Overview:
Under general direction, provide support to White Sands Missile Range Information Management Directorate (IMD). IMD includes equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to Information Technology (IT) Management Support Services to maintain the Army’s Information System (IS) infrastructure, throughout the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), New Mexico.
Job Description:
As part of an enterprise application Team (approx. 60 members), perform the following functions:
Job Requirements:
Additional Information about Position and Company
Project/Contract Overview:
Under general direction, provide support to White Sands Missile Range Information Management Directorate (IMD). IMD includes equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to Information Technology (IT) Management Support Services to maintain the Army’s Information System (IS) infrastructure, throughout the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), New Mexico.
Job Description:
As part of an enterprise application Team (approx. 60 members), perform the following functions:
- Support and eventually serve as the ISSO for government program, providing support for all RMF steps, including:
- Categorize, assess, select, and implement security controls.
- Provide authorization of information systems in AOR and provide continuous monitoring.
- Develop, maintain, and track the security plan for mission systems.
- Register Information systems with appropriate DoD RMF Offices, and in accordance with RMF and eMASS directives.
- Prepare Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms), based on the finding and recommendations of the security assessment reports.
- Assemble security authorization packages and submit them to the Authorizing Official (AO)
- Provide network monitoring and scanning functions including: IAVA, anti-virus, and wireless scanning
- Implement cybersecurity policies, reporting, scans, and IAVAs
- Provide Tier 2 assistance to staff needing assistance with IA issues
- Support various IA and vulnerability reporting requirements
- Work with a team to identify gaps, trends, and long-term strategies to mitigate IA risks.
Job Requirements:
- 5 years of IA/Cyber experience
- B.S degree in Information Technology or related field.
- CompTIA Security ce certification
- SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active Secret (with ability to obtain higher level clearance)
- Must obtain IAM Level II certification (e.g., CISSP) within 6 months of hire
- Working knowledge of IA tools:
- COTS software/hardware, and network products, including Windows OS, MS Office, Remedy, Firewalls, etc
- IAVA tools, including, ACAS, WSUS, HBSS, etc
- Knowledge of RMF and eMASS contro
- Information Assurance policies and procedures
Additional Information about Position and Company
- Salary: up-to $82,000/year (depending on current certification)
- Job location: White Sands Missile Range, NM
- Company benefits:
- Medical/dental
- 401(k) plan: 4% matching, no restrictions
- 3 weeks PTO
- 10 Federal Holidays
- Long- and short-term Disability coverage
- Company sponsored Life Insurance coverage
- Hiring Referral Bonus
Salary : $82,000
