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Information Assurance Security Analyst

ClearanceJobs, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208

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Information Assurance Security Analyst

SMS is seeking an Information Assurance Security Analyst for our CCSD contract at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX to perform computer security incident response. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity. Responsibilities

Perform computer security incident response activities for a large organization; coordinates with other government agencies to record and report incidents. Ensure that CCSD networked systems comply with AFI 17-101 and appropriate local operating instructions. Analyze complex network and information assurance systems for compliance with DoD and industry best practices security configuration requirements. Write standard operation procedures, COOP, configurations, and other documentation in support of RMF. Provide technical evaluation of proposed system(s) and application approaches. Validate information assurance controls. Assist the government with various information assurance, security, EMSEC, and other inspections. Assist with the destruction of classified media. Qualifications

Three to five years of progressively responsible IT security consulting experience on government contracts. Must have eMASS experience. Must have experience creating RMF packages that demonstrate compliance with RMF controls. Must have strong understanding of NIST SP 800-37 (RMF for IT Systems). Must have demonstrated STIG analysis experience and knowledge of STIG tools. Qualified candidates must have high degree of skills with the MS Office toolsets. Knowledge and experience in the certification and accreditation processes that require knowledge of DoD Guidance, DITSCAP, RMF, Air Force Best Business Practices, and information assurance and auditing. Knowledge and experience in C&A workflow in accordance with RMF requirements, preparation of system-related RMF artifacts, system security engineering, preparation of security test plans and their execution, remediation of system vulnerabilities, and preparation of IA documentation including PPS matrix, POA&M, and system security plans. Candidate must possess refined critical thinking skills, should be a self-starter, may direct the activities of other team members, diplomatic, multi-task capable, adaptive to a dynamic environment, dependable and reliable. Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to work independently as required. Clearance

DoD Top Secret/SCI is required. Required Certification:

CompTIA Security+CE SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.