AnaVation LLC · 2 months ago
Information Assurance Specialist
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. The Information Assurance Specialist will provide security engineering and information assurance support to maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) and Authority to Connect (ATC) for mission applications and services, ensuring compliance with security regulations and standards.
AnalyticsCloud Data ServicesCyber SecurityInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide security engineering and information assurance support to the Government’s Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process to maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) and Authority to Connect (ATC) for mission applications and services
Design, develop, monitor and document security controls, security testing, security reporting, and plan of actions and milestones (POA&Ms) throughout systems and application lifecycles in support of mission systems
Provide security engineering design inputs, security design reviews, and security best practices as part of technical and change requests
Configure and validate secure systems, physical controls, and tests security products and systems to detect security weaknesses
Maintain XACTA security records for supported systems
Document network schemas and cyber operation tool solutions
Manage and monitor compliance with Privileged User Access (PUA), Data Transfer Access (DTA), and Removable Media Custodian (RMC) privileges, forms, and signatures
Support to vulnerability management, patching, information assurance and/or ATO process for Classified DoD or IC environments
Demonstrate strong teamwork, communication (both verbal and written), and presentation skills
Demonstrate strong initiative to accept new technical challenges in complex security engineering assignments
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph
Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field plus 5-7 years of Cyber Security/Operations support
DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification (CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, Security+)
Documenting network schemas and cyber operation tool solutions
Knowledgeable regarding compliance with: ICD 503, FISMA, OMB, NIST, and DoD (8150.01 March 12, 2014) [Risk Management Framework and Cyber Network Defense…], and other mandated security regulations and standards
Knowledge and experience with managing and monitoring compliance with Privileged User Access (PUA), Data Transfer Access (DTA), and Removable Media Custodian (RMC) privileges, forms, and signatures
Support to vulnerability management, patching, information assurance and/or ATO process for Classified DoD or IC environments
Demonstrated documentation writing for security plans, tests, and reports
Must demonstrate strong teamwork, communication (both verbal and written), and presentation skills
Must demonstrate strong initiative to accept new technical challenges in complex security engineering assignments
Master's degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field plus 3+ years of Cyber Security/Operations support
CySA+
Experience supporting full lifecycle A&A process for classified DoD or IC infrastructure and application service delivery
Experience leading an ATO process through XACTA tool
Extensive hands-on experience with Agile software development
Experience working with cross domain solutions
Proven experience providing mechanisms to improve governance and support of IA functions for the customer enterprise
Benefits
Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance
100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
Competitive Pay
Generous paid leave and holiday package
Tuition and training reimbursement
Life and AD&D Insurance
Company
AnaVation LLC
AnaVation is a trusted partner that delivers high-value, cost-effective solutions to solve our customers’ most complex technical and analytical problems.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
T
Todd Graham
Co-Founder & Partner
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