Information Assurance Analyst

Company: Perspecta
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

Business Group Highlights DefenseThe Defense group supports the Department of Defense (DoD) mission to keep our homeland and its citizens safe. We provide solutions to improve the Nation's defense by providing software, systems engineering, IT, training and logistics and fleet management solutions. ResponsibilitiesProvides technical and programmatic Information Assurance Services to internal and external customers in support of network and information security systems. Designs, develops and implements security requirements within the organization's business processes. Prepares documentation from information obtained from the client, using accepted guidelines such as RMF (Risk Management Framework). Prepares test plans. Provides assessment and authorization (A&A) support in the development of security and contingency plans and conducts complex risk and vulnerability assessments. Is familiar with DoD A&A systems; such as eMASS and XACTA. Performs Information Assurance Officer (IAO) duties. Analyzes policies and procedures against Federal laws and regulations and provides recommendations for closing gaps. Develops and completes system security plans and contingency plans. Recommends system enhancements to improve security deficiencies. Develops, tests and integrates computer and network security tools. Secures system configurations and installs security tools, scans systems in order to determine compliancy and report results and evaluates products andvarious aspects of system administration. Conducts security program audits and develops solutions to lessen identified risks. Develops strategies to comply with privacy, risk management, and e-authentication requirements. Provides information assurance support for the development and implementation of security architectures to meet new and evolving security requirements. Evaluates, develops and enhances security requirements, policy and tools. Familiar with STIG Viewer and SCAP Compliance Checker. Provides assistance in computer incident investigations. Performs vulnerability assessments including development of risk mitigation strategies. Ideal candidates should have experience with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and/or Host Based Security System (HBSS) administration.Requires:2 to 5 years with BS/BA or 0 to 2 years with MS/MA/MBA or 8 to 10 years with no degree.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:DoD 8570.1 - IAT II Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).TS/SCI Clearance EligibilityIA/Cybersecurity-focused and Systems Administration-focusedRequired Skills:Excellent verbal and written communication skills, influencing skills and ability to work effectively with a teamDoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)eMASS/Xacta/ArcherVulnerability ManagementMicrosoft Server 2012 and/or 2016 experienceDesired Certifications:Windows Server 2012 or newerVMware Certified Associate (VCA) or VMware Certified Professional (VCP)Citrix, HyperV, or RedHat virtualizationDIACAP and/or RMF certificationVMWare VSphere5.x or Red Hat KVM Hypervisor 3.xHBSS AdministrationAdditional Requirements:Management/planning skillsPosition requires the ability to relate to customers in a professional mannerAbout Perspecta What matters to our nation, is what matters to us. At Perspecta, everything we do, from conducting innovative research to cultivating strong relationships, supports one imperative: ensuring that your work succeeds. Our company was formed to bring a broad array of capabilities to all parts of the public sector-from investigative services and IT strategy to systems work and next-generation engineering. Our promise is simple: never stop solving our nation's most complex challenges. And with a workforce of approximately 14,000, more than 48 percent of which is cleared, we have been trusted to do just that, as a partner of choice across the entire sector. Perspecta is an AA/EEO Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. As a government contractor, Perspecta abides by the following provisionPay Transparency Nondiscrimination ProvisionThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of the other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). - provided by Dice

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