Security - Information Assurance (IA), Sr.
 Quadrant, Inc. | |
 United States, Maryland, Ellicott City | |
 Mar 04, 2025 | |
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Sr. IA Analyst Ft. Meade MD Pay From : $65 per hour MUST: Active secret clearance required (IAT) Level II certification required Experienced Senior Information Assurance (IA) Analyst 10+ years of experience MUST: Active secret clearance required Experienced Senior Information Assurance (IA) Analyst 10+ years of experience Active secret clearance required Required Experience using eMASS and/or Xacta. Perform vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle. Experience Conduct IT security site surveys. Experience with STIGS, ACAS, Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) Experienced with RMF and the Development processes and procedures for evaluating and documenting information system security vulnerabilities IAW DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8510.01 (RMF for DoD IT) Experience with Security/IA products such as PKI, VPN, firewalls and intrusion detection systems Required experience performing various types of vulnerability and assessment scans with multiple tools. Bachelors Degree required in a technical discipline DUTIES: Evaluate, develop, and/or implement information assurance guidelines and procedures as required. Recommend security solution mitigations and enhancements supporting information assurance guidelines and customer requirements. Perform vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle. Conduct IT security site surveys. Support Authorizing Official (AO) actions by developing and delivering accreditation packages with supporting documents and artifacts in accordance with RMF as defined in NIST 800-37 revision 2 and related agency specific RMF requirements. Provide input into an Audit and Accountability Plan containing methods, procedures, and planned reviews for the continuing accreditation and authorization against AU (Audit and Accountability) family controls per NIST SP 800-53 guidance. Provide input and implements an organizational access control policy and plan in compliance with risk-levels defined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53, rev 4, Access Control family of controls to include auditing annually, at a minimum. Develop processes and procedures for evaluating and documenting information system security vulnerabilities IAW DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8510.01 (RMF for DoD IT) Ensure that all information systems meet or exceed compliance requirements. Identify, report, and resolve security violations. Establish and satisfy information assurance and security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands. Perform various types of vulnerability and assessment scans with multiple tools. Mentor team members. Monitor and review the regular updates/upgrades to equipment and procedures to maintain pace with IA requirements and business needs. Identify overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data. Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. | |