Hybrid Intermediate Information Assurance (IA) Analyst( Senior) at CompQsoft Inc.

Description

Job Title: Intermediate Information Assurance (IA) Analyst Senior

Location: Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Start Date: ASAP

Clearance required by project: Secret

Certification required by project: IAT Level 3 ( CASP or CISSP  or CISM or GCIH ) 

Requirements

Role Description: 

Senior  Information Assurance (IA) Analyst. Provides the leadership,  management, and supervisory IA skills identified in DoD Directive  8570.01-M. These skills and their associated duties may include the  following: Intrusion: Ensures the rigorous application of IA policies,  principles, and practices in the delivery of all information technology  (IT) and IA services.

Leads  and directs team personnel quickly, efficiently and effectively to  solve complex IA problems. Identifies IA requirements as part of the IT  acquisition development process and assists in the formulation of IA /IT  budgets. Plans, integrates, and schedules the installation of new or  modified hardware, operating systems, and software applications.  Supervises the assessment and implementation of identified computer and  network environment fixes such as system patches and fixes associated  with specific technical vulnerabilities as part of the Information  Assurance Vulnerability Management program. Guides the implementation of  appropriate operational structures and processes to ensure an effective  IA security program including boundary defense, incident detection and  response. Evaluates functional operation and performance in light of  test results and makes recommendations regarding C&A. Monitors and  evaluates the effectiveness of IA security procedures and safeguards.  Evaluates security violations to determine necessary initial and  long-term corrective action. Assesses impact, determines probably damage  and suggests methods of damage control, conducts computer forensics,  and follow-on analysis to build historical and predictive capabilities  for IA incidents.

Develops  IA related customer support policies, procedures, and standards.  Designs perimeter defense systems including intrusion detection systems,  firewalls, grid sensors, etc., enhances rule sets to detect or block  sources of malicious traffic, and establishes a protective net of  layered defenses to prevent, detect, and eradicate threats. Specialist:  Ensures that protection and detection capabilities are acquired or  developed using the IS security engineering approach and are consistent  with DoD Component level IA architecture.

Has  a working knowledge of DoD provided IA tools. Has a working knowledge  of policy, guidance and evaluation criteria of the DoD Critical  Infrastructure Program. Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of IA  certification and accreditation documentation. Analyzes, develops,  evaluates, and integrates IA policies. Assists in the gathering and  preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes.  Identifies the IT security program implications of new technologies or  technology upgrades. Conducts IA cost benefit, economic and risk  analysis in the IT acquisition decision making process. Interprets  security requirements relative to the capabilities of new information  technologies. Interprets patterns of non-compliance to determine their  impacts on levels of risk and/or overall effectiveness of IA programs.  Analyzes identified security strategies and recommends the best  approaches and/or practices. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of  IA security procedures and safeguards to ensure they provide the  intended level of protection. Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical  discipline with at least 10years of experience.