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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Information Assurance Analyst
Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2006-03-26
Summary: Provide Information Systems (IS) security support to the Designated
Approving Authority (DAA) to ensure proper system and information protection
and accreditation. Provide IS support to the CIO in the implementation of
applicable laws, regulations, and polices and assist in all technical and
management service areas supporting an array of information and data processing
systems, their software, processes and activities throughout their life cycle.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
In support of the Customer CIO:
• Directly support the CIO in achieving strategic objectives by providing
subject matter expertise in the areas of business process analysis and
re-engineering, improving efficiency, technology insertion and improving
collaborative tools, and improving joint picture development.
• Provide in-depth Information Assurance (IA) support for the systems
that may include development of an IA Policy Framework that focuses on a risk
management approach to securing business assets.
In support of the Customer DAA:
• Develop and oversee the implementation of the security policy and
providing guidance for securing IS’.
• Ensure the development of system certification documentation by
reviewing and endorsing such documentation and recommending action by the DAA.
• Ensure that security testing and evaluation are completed and
documented.
• Advise the DAA on the selection and effective use of specific security
mechanisms.
• Maintain appropriate system accreditation documentation.
• Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities to ascertain whether additional
safeguards are needed.
• Ensure a record of all security-related vulnerabilities and incidents
is maintained, and report serious or unresolved violations to the DAA.
• Ensure certification is accomplished for each IS.
• Evaluate certification documentation and provide written
recommendations for accreditation to the DAA.
• Assess changes in the system, its environment, and operational needs
that could affect the accreditation.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Clearance:
Candidates must be U.S. citizens and possess TOP SECRET clearance based on
current SSBI.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
1. Strong working knowledge of IA and Certification & Accreditation
activities and procedures in accordance with DCID 6/3, JAFAN 6/3,
JDCSISSS_Rev21, and any other applicable security guidance.
2. Have a working knowledge of system functions, security policies,
technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.
3. Strong knowledge of Department of Defense IT security-related standards.
4. Knowledge of DoD IT Governance, enterprise architecture development and
CIO support.
5. Knowledge of Information Assurance Technology Framework.
6. Working knowledge of IT solution development in compliance with DCID
6/3, JDCSISSS_Rev21, JAFAN 6/3, and any other applicable security guidance.
7. Working knowledge of auditing, risk and threat analysis, contingency
planning, and implementing security standards and methods.
8. Knowledge of various operating systems (Windows 2000/XP, LINUX and
SOLARIS).
9. Knowledge of network protocols used for secure communication.
10. Ability to work independently.
Education & Experience:
Position requires five to eight years of Information Systems Security
experience. A Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or
equivalent required. 3 years or more experience desired in direct support to
DoD IT Governance, enterprise architecture development and CIO support. A
Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or equivalent
desired. Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP)
certification strongly desired.
CONTACT
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Send email with resume attached, job position in the subject line, and the
website where you learned about the job in the body of the message.
Tetrad Digital Integrity
Oba McMillan
HR
Employment@TDISecurity.com
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