Information Assurance (IA) Security Specialist (Intermediate)( ISSO)

Job Title: Information Assurance (IA) Security Specialist (Intermediate)( ISSO)

Location: Elizabeth City NC

Start Date: ASAP

Clearance required by project: Secret

Certification required by project: IAM Level 2

*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)

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.