Information Assurance Specialist

ManTech seeks an experienced Information Assurance Specialist to provide support to accrediting emerging capabilities for the Marine Corps in Quantico, VA

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At ManTech International, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities include, but not limited:

• Support and assist in the development of RMF security authorization packages based on current doctrine.

• Assist government with generating and maintaining security documentation such as System Security Plans (SSP), Backup and Recovery Plans, Contingency Plans, and System Security Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to ensure compliance with government security policies and procedures.

• Ensure the proper maintenance of repositories for all system accreditation/authorization documentation.

• Perform vulnerability/risk analyses of assigned information systems during all phases of the System Development Life Cycle; analyze vulnerability scan results, DISA STIGs and generate and maintain system security POA&Ms.

• Assess the performance of security controls within systems infrastructure; perform Annual Security Reviews and participate in the Continuous Monitoring process.

• Interpret Cybersecurity requirements into technical solutions and analyze system configurations to determine, maintain and improve security posture.

• Recommend proper system configuration and administration control procedures to enhance system security, performance, and to ensure assigned information systems are compliant with applicable laws and policies and meet Cybersecurity requirements outlined in the Defense Acquisition System guidance as well as all applicable Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DoN), and Marine Corps Cybersecurity directives and instructions.

• Provide Cybersecurity support for information systems to address policymaking, programmatic and technical assistance, and all aspects of planning, documentation, engineering, and operating in secure environments.

• Research, evaluate, and provide feedback on problematic cybersecurity trends and patterns in customer support requirements

• Evaluate potential security risks and make recommendations regarding corrective, mitigation, and recovery actions

• Collaborate with internal and external security and IT staff to ensure the continued compliance and secure operation of authorized information systems.

• Assist with the generation of network/system diagrams to depict ports, protocols and boundaries; update PPSM Registry as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree ( 12 years’ professional administrative experience), or High School Diploma ( 16 years’ related professional experience).

• DoD 8570/ 8410 IAT III Certification.

• Extensive experience working with RMF, NIST, and other federal guidelines. Experience utilizing assessment tools (e.g., ACAS, SCAP, HBSS) and RMF process tools (e.g., MCCAST, eMASS, eArcher, VRAM and DITPR-DON/DADMS) preferred.

• Security Testing and Evaluation Experience

• Knowledge of information security systems and applications for DoD projects

• Experience with ACAS, STIGs, and SCC.

• Knowledge of DoDI 8510.01 and applicable NIST 800 series publications

• Knowledge of Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503 and Intelligence Community Information Technology Systems Security Risk Management

• Knowledge of DoD Intelligence Information System (DoDIIS)-Joint Security Implementation Guide (DJSIG); and emerging Cybersecurity policies

• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Familiarity with Navy/Marine Corps processes, organizational structure, and enterprise systems that support business functions and operations.

• Experience as a Navy Validator or acting in similar IV&V roles.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.

• Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel.

• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.