Information Assurance Specialist

Acara Solution and our client in Dedham, MA have a contract-to-hire position available.

Information Assurance Specialist

Active Secret Clearance is required

Here's what you'd do:

• Contributes to the achievement of business objectives
• Recognizes and incorporates various security designs and lessons learned
• Regular contact with senior levels of internal security work groups
• Works under limited direction
• Contact with project leaders and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teams
• Maintains contact with the external customers' security professionals.
• t least 8 years of experience in systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience with cybersecurity standards, including the Risk Management Framework (RMF), DIACAP, STIGs, and other government security guidelines.
• Over 8 years of experience in cybersecurity technologies and trends.
• At least 8 years of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science or Mathematics
• Minimum of 8 years experience in systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Minimum of 8 years experience in cyber security specifications such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), DIACAP, STIGs and other government security specifications and guidelines
• Minimum of 8 years experience in cyber security technology and trends
• Minimum of 8 years experience in Microsoft Office applications.

• Master's Degree
• Ability to communicate issues, impacts, and corrective actions as they affect the cyber design and implementation
• Ability to clearly report relevant cyber systems engineering design
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to sell concepts and ideas
• Ability to participate in or lead security workgroups
• Creative thinker, good multi-tasker

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• Active Secret DoD Clearance
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.