Information Assurance Security Analyst

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 highly desired but would be required within 6 months of start. Relocation candidates will also be considered.

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.

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Additional Information about Position and Company :

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