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Knight Federal Solutions · 2 hours ago

Information Assurance/Security Specialist

Fort Johnson,LA,US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Knight Federal Solutions is a trusted provider to industry leading prime contractors, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. They are seeking an Information Assurance/Security Specialist to provide cybersecurity services, ensuring compliance with DoD standards and managing security measures for information systems.

Software

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensure all company employees working cybersecurity/IT functions and/or requiring privileged access must comply with DOD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DOD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 at contract award (to include DoD 8140 when published). JRTC has a requirement to maintain DoD Information Assurance/Cyber Security compliance. This effort includes the tasks and Accreditation Process in support of Risk Management Framework (RMF) for the JRTC integrated tactical network

Cybersecurity Policy & Incident Management – Prevent and report violations of cybersecurity policies and incidents using GFE computers

Vulnerability Assessments & Risk Analysis – Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk analysis for JRTC, RTU, and training unit equipment, covering classified and unclassified systems

Cybersecurity Compliance & Standards – Implement DoD cybersecurity policies, ensuring operational resilience, continuous monitoring, and risk management in line with NIST SP 800-30 and RMF requirements

Threat Monitoring & Reporting – Identify, update, and verify system vulnerabilities using ACAS, NESSUS, or physical checks, and report findings to PM/COR

Security Solutions & Implementation – Recommend and implement cybersecurity solutions to meet customer and operational requirements

Training & Awareness – Track and ensure compliance with cybersecurity training requirements per DoDD 8140.3

Disaster Recovery & Continuity – Collaborate with JRTC Operations Group security officer and ISM to develop, maintain, and test disaster recovery procedures

Qualification

CompTIA Security+ CECybersecurity ComplianceRisk Management FrameworkVulnerability AssessmentsIncident ManagementSecret Security ClearanceBachelor’s degree in cyber securityTraining & AwarenessDisaster Recovery