Information Assurance Specialist
Location:
Lexington, MA
Status:
Full-time
Salary:
Negotiable
Close Date:
Open
Job Description:
Information Assurance Specialist
Demonstrated experience in some or all of the following:
- Obtaining and managing security certification and accreditation of systems, networks, and sites.
- Managing and leading efforts in the review, application, and maintenance of information assurance policies and procedures.
- Review and maintenance of certification plans and accreditation documentation.
- Performing security, analyses and risk/vulnerability assessments.
- Conducting security tests and evaluations.
- Coordination of certification and accreditation activity for project teams.
- Evaluation of information assurance technologies for application to the projects and systems.
- Planning and support of security engineering.
- Development of information assurance training for Information System Security Managers and Officers (ISSM and ISSO).
- Working with Information Assurance working groups, planning teams, etc.
Education: Bachelor Degree or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other related scientific or technical discipline.
Required Skills:
- Thorough knowledge of Department of Defense Intelligence Information
System (DODIIS) and the Defense Technology Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP) certification and accreditation roles, responsibilities, and methodologies.
- Demonstrable knowledge of security, technologies and their application (e.g., operating system features, guards and firewalls, security tools, etc.).
- Experience in performing or participating in security test and evaluations
(certification testing). Demonstrable understanding of end user security processes, procedures and roles (Information System Security Manager/Officer).
Desired Skills:
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Knowledge of DOD 8500 Series Regulations, DCID 6/3, and DoD Instruction 5200.40, DoD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP).
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar certification/equivalent experience highly desired.
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Experience as an ISSM or ISSO for other systems or agencies.
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Contact Information:
Job Code: BRO-20060905-02
E-mail: brojobs@rri-usa.org
Website: www.rri-usa.org
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