INFORMATION ASSURANCE/SECURITY ANALYST (all levels)

 

Job Description: We are looking for asecurity analysts to work on multiple federal IT projects consulting with security officers, systems administrators and federal staff to assist in the creation of full Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages. You should have a strong knowledge and background in assessing, writing and formalizing all C&A documents including SSP, RA, BIA/CP, POA&M and generation of system diagrams. Must be able to interpret and apply federal regulations including NIST Special publications (NIST SP 800-53A, FIPS 199, FISMA, etc.). The right candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience, will have worked on a federal contract, and will have the specific C&A skills outlined below.

This is an excellent, long term position with lots of potential. It is very important for the security analyst to have strong writing skills and good communication skills. You will be evaluating and auditing IT systems - working independently on multiple tasks so meeting deadlines and professional demeanor are essential. Security certifications (CISSP, CAP, SANS, CISA, etc.) are a definite plus.

 

Salary, benefits and growth potential are all outstanding.

 

Duties:

• Prepare Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages for various Federal agencies

• Perform security documentation reviews

• Conduct security related interviews

• Participate in Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E)

• Develop risk assessments, security plans and risk mitigation plans to identify security risks for new systems and architectures

• Research, organize, analyze, and summarize data

• Prepare written reports and summaries of research literature

• Assist in the preparation, presentation, delivery, and follow-up of briefings.

Skills:

• Knowledge of Federal, NSA, NIST (NIST SP-800 Series 800-26, 800-18, 800-53, 800-53A, etc…), and DoD (DITSCAP) security policy and guidance, security advisories and latest industry standard security tools and measures

• Strong writing and analytical skills

• Basic knowledge of security tools and techniques

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skill

• Self-motivated and independent thinker for solving problem

• Flexible, energetic and co-operative

• Able to interact effectively with more experienced technical staff and management

• Able to interact with senior Government officials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences or related field. Three years of relevant experience may be substituted for this requirement

• Experience working on Government IT security programs

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Excellent oral and written communications skills

• Professional attitude and good judgment

• Detail oriented

• CAP or CISSP is a plus

• Must be able to obtain a minimum of Public Trust (SF-85P) security clearance