Information Assurance (IA) Security Specialist

Position: Information Assurance (IA) Security Specialist (Intermediate)

Location: Elizabeth City, NC (100% onsite work)

Duration: Fulltime with CompQsoft

Our Client: United States Coast Guard (USCG)

Certification: Must possess IAM-II Level certification

Clerance: Active DOD secret

Functional Responsibility:

• Information System Security Officer (ISSO) position
• Formulates and assesses IT security policy to include business impact.
• Prepares security plans for employing enterprise-wide security architecture to include the design of cryptographic solutions.
• Develops integrated security services management. Executes security awareness training.
• Assesses and audits network penetration testing anti-virus planning assistance, risk analysis and incident response.
• Provides security engineering support for application development (including system security certifications and project evaluations).
• This may include the development, design and implementation of firewalls, and evaluation, review, and test of security code.
• Experience with several architectures and platforms in an integrated environment.
• Significant knowledge of the field and the ability to work independently on typical assignments.
• Experience in NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Required Skills:

• The Candidate must possess the minimum Education / Qualifications:
• Six (6) years' experience in information security/IA using Risk Management Framework (RMF) to obtain/maintain Authority to Operates (ATO).
• Experienced in any one of the following:
  • Security administration
  • Evaluation of security/IA product capabilities
  • Product assessment, and policy development
• EMASS experience or similar information assurance program management tool
• Experience in information security assurance policies, or standards, or regulations.
• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in related field or A.A/A.S. in related field or at minimum IT Certification
• Must possess IAM-II Level certification
• Must have active secret clearance
• Candidate must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Candidate must possess strong oral communication and written comprehension capabilities.