Information Assurance Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Information Assurance Engineer Location: Tampa, FL - MacDill AFB Work Schedule: 100% Onsite Clearance: TS/SCI Certification: CompTIA Sec+ Education: BS Degree and +4 years of prior relevant experience. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree. Description: Key elements of this position include: Capture and refine information security requirements and ensure their integration into information technology components and information systems: Perform vulnerability assessments, to determine weaknesses and exploit methods in systems/networks; Perform cybersecurity analysis and hardening of complex IT systems; and conducting cybersecurity mitigations on design solutions to comply with Risk Management Framework (RMF) cybersecurity requirements. Responsibilities include: Develop Security plan of action and milestones (POA&M) for all open security findings identified during the development phase of modernization on the end-to-end enterprise infrastructure (Data Center, SATCOM Gateway, and deployed kits). Identifying what cybersecurity STIG, checklist, or control requirements apply during development of new components and software that is implemented into the enterprise infrastructure (Data center, SATCOM Gateway, and deployed kits) Ensure proper configuration management procedures are followed prior to implementation and contingent upon necessary approval. Coordinate changes or modifications with the security manager, ISSM, and J5 directorate. Track information for assurance directed guidelines for all hardware and applicable software ensuring proper security for the JCSE Enterprise. Provide tracking and summary reports based on findings to leadership. Modernization actions include but are not limited to STIGs, compliant patch implementation/management, Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) compliance, integration/ implementation of any approved hardware and software, and react appropriately to cyber threats. Support DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) in accordance with CNSSI 1253 and NIST 800-53 (all revisions) for IA controls; 8570/8140 for IA Workforce training and DCID 6/3 for protection of sensitive compartmented information. This also includes the updates required for the JCSE packages and all updated instructions which support the Assessment and Authorize (A&A) process. Provide technical support and guidance in an effort to maintain the JCSE IA processes and procedures in support of computer network defense in-depth protection for the JCSE enterprise infrastructure. Recommend network configuration, policy, training, operational or other changes/updates based on assessed risks. Coordinate with internal and external organizations, agencies and activities to support resolution of security issues, accreditation and waiver requests that impact the ability to obtain connection approval. Recommend connection approval, disapproval or modification based on security risks and system vulnerabilities. Develop Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) and Certification Test and Evaluation (CT&E) plans, as required. Develop configuration documentation for the JCSE Enterprise to include: network diagrams, technical sensor/administrative & policy POCs, and related information Minimum Qualifications: Current DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification (CISSP, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, GCED, GCIH, CCSP, etc.) CISSP Preferred Education: BS Degree and +4 years of prior relevant experience. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree. Clearance: Top Secret / SCI For more information please Contact Us Or send an email to

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