Information Assurance Analyst

Company: YSI
Location: Warner Robins
Posted on: September 15, 2022

Job Description:

*Job Title: Information Assurance II**Location: Warner Robins, GA**Yakshna Solutions, Inc*., *(YSI)* is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.Our benefits are very competitive that include 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training and professional development assistance.*YSI* is seeking a highly qualified *Information Assurance II*. The selected candidate will be able to communicate effectively (written/verbal), possess strong interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and be innovative in a fast-paced environment.*Job Responsibilities: *The candidate will provide Information System Security Engineering expertise throughout the system's entire lifecycle in accordance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF). He/she will conduct security engineering of IA of DoD and Federal Information Systems, which will include developing security requirements, data gathering and documenting system security plans, risk assessments, contingency plans, security test and evaluation plans, and security concepts of operation. Develops, reviews and maintains security policies and standards on commonly deployed systems and generates or reviews RMF packages. The candidate must be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures and will rely on his/her experience to plan and accomplish goals.Required Qualification: - Associates or bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years' experience performing information assurance functions for complex networked systems or no degree with minimum 2 years ISR experience performing information assurance. - Security+ 8570 certification required. - 5-12 years of Information Assurance experience preferred. - Experience with or knowledge of RPASOC, AF DCGS, or FPED systems required. - Knowledge of ICD 503 and NIST publications. - Experience in continuous monitoring using ACAS and NESSUS scan utility. - Familiarity with audit reduction tools. - Experience with EITDR, eMASS, and XACTA. - Proven expertise in preparing Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages. - Must have experience with ensuring system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the system life cycle. - Ability to utilize computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents. - Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures. - Ability to lead and direct the work of lower lever IA's. - Able to work in a fast-paced production environment with ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands simultaneously. - Excellent communication, business analytical and problem-solving/trouble shooting skills. - Effective Customer Service and management skills/capabilities; including a demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally (internally) and/or externally. - Strong English language skills (both written and verbal). - Interest in new technologies and the ability to adopt to those new technologies. - High level of drive and ability to learn. - Ability to lead a team and carry development workload. - *_\*\*\*Candidate MUST HAVE a Top Secret / SCI Security clearance and maintain such clearance._**Qualifications Desired: * - Master's Degree in Information Assurance or equivalent. - 5+ Years' experience working on DoD programs is highly desired. - Essential Functions and Responsibilities: - Provide Information System Security Engineering expertise throughout the system's entirelifecycle in accordance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), Certification and Accreditation (C&A) methodologies and DoD Instruction8570.1-M. - Conduct Security Engineering of IA of DoD and Federal Information Systems, which willinclude developing security requirements, data gathering and documenting system securityplans, risk assessments, contingency plans, security test and evaluation plans, securityconcepts of operations. - Develops, reviews, and maintains security policies and standards on commonly deployedsystems. - Generates and reviews RMF packages. - Utilize knowledge and expertise in RPASOC, AF DCGS and FPED systems. - Contentiously monitor ACAS and NESSUS scan utility. - Prepare Assessment and Authorization packages. - Ensure all system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the system lifecycle - Provide assistance and guidance to Information Assurance I, when needed on moredifficult technical problems and tasks. - Maintains job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programmingtechniques, and computing equipment, participating in educational opportunities, readingprofessional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professionalorganizations.Job Type: Full-timePay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Health savings account* Paid time off* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:* Warner Robins, GA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Education:* Bachelor's (Preferred)Experience:* RMF: 5 years (Preferred)* NESSUS: 5 years (Preferred)* Cybersecurity: 5 years (Preferred)* Information Assurance: 5 years (Preferred)* DOD Programs: 5 years (Preferred)* security policies and standards: 5 years (Preferred)* eMASS: 5 years (Preferred)License/Certification:* CompTIA Security+ (Required)Security clearance:* Top Secret (Preferred)Work Location: One location

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