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Information Assurance Engineer - CO1

NCI is a leading provider of information technology (IT), engineering, and professional services and solutions to U.S. Federal Government agencies. As an ISO 9001:2000-certified company, NCI\'s award-winning expertise encompasses areas critical to its customers\' mission objectives, including network engineering; information assurance; enterprise systems management; systems engineering and integration; program management, acquisition, and lifecycle support; engineering and logistics; medical transformation/health IT; and distance learning and training solutions. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, NCI has approximately 2,800 employees at nearly 105 locations worldwide.

The Information Assurance Engineer will:

Perform monthly Secure Configuration Compliance Validation Initiative (SCCVI) Scans to assess the status of the networks
Upload scan results into the Vulnerability Management System (VMS) and provide VMS reports
Create Plan Of Action and Milestones (POAM) for new systems and input POAM data into VMS
Create Remedy trouble tickets for vulnerability tracking and compliance reporting
Perform routine Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) checks on assets to ensure compliance
Perform Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Gold Disk on servers and workstations to identify and analysis compliancy level
Understand and assess compliancy or provide mitigation of the requirements of the Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) IA controls
Create required security documentation
Ensure the enforcement of Department of Defense (DoD) and Information Assurance (IA) regulatory requirements and policies over existing IT resources connecting to command assets, and for the development and introduction of new and upgraded IT systems to networks
Act as the liaison between the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and IA departments
Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills Needed:

Must possess a strong working knowledge of the DISA Gold Disk, VMS, Secure Configuration Compliance Validation Initiative (SCCVI), and Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) alerts. Requires an in-depth knowledge of a broad range of InfoSec disciplines to include automation concepts, methodologies, systems, and technologies.
Must demonstrate knowledge of IA policies, procedures and regulations such as DOD IA Directives 8500.1 and 8500.2 as well as DoDI 5200.40 and DOD 8510.2.
Knowledge of DoD policies, procedures, regulations, directives and requirements related to information security. This knowledge is used in development of guidance and procedures for the installation, to identify vulnerabilities, and to assess potential security violations or problems.
Experience with information assurance technologies, such as firewall configuration, router configuration, switch configuration, desktop security, encryption and certificates, and monitoring and intrusions detection systems.
Possess a thorough understanding of: Microsoft operating systems and applications. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2007, Remedy, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), and scanning utilities.
Familiar with the interrelationships of computer hardware, software and information systems in a multi-processing operational environment in order to evaluate information assurance security and assist technical and non-technical personnel in improving security.

General Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to develop policies, prepare and present briefings, reports, and findings of studies and analyses
Ability to effectively communicate with Customers and manage expectations
Demonstrated ability to achieve successful outcomes in handling difficult situations
Shows initiative and acts independently to resolve problems
Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on projects to completion
Ability to escalate problems as appropriate
Analytical, thorough, accurate
Self motivator, high initiative
Organized
Creative

Required Clearance

Must be able to obtain and maintain SECRET clearance; TOP SECRET preferred.

Required Education, Experience and Training

Advanced computer skills required
Minimum two years experience in Information Security plus a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Information Security discipline
Must meet and maintain all training requirements IAW DoD8570.1, for Management Level (HQ NORAD and USNORTHCOM IA Certification) and Technical Level II (Security + Certification) as directed by DoD Directive 8570.1
(ISC)²CISSP certification preferred

It is the policy of NCI to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
Experience: Mid-Career
Education: 4 years

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Job Title	Information Assurance Engineer - CO1
Company	NCI information Systems, Inc.
Location	Colorado Springs, CO
Category	IT/Internet/Tech
Posted By	bhodes
Date	2009-11-25
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Description NCI is a leading provider of information technology (IT), engineering, and professional services and solutions to U.S. Federal Government agencies. As an ISO 9001:2000-certified company, NCI\'s award-winning expertise encompasses areas critical to its customers\' mission objectives, including network engineering; information assurance; enterprise systems management; systems engineering and integration; program management, acquisition, and lifecycle support; engineering and logistics; medical transformation/health IT; and distance learning and training solutions. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, NCI has approximately 2,800 employees at nearly 105 locations worldwide. The Information Assurance Engineer will: Perform monthly Secure Configuration Compliance Validation Initiative (SCCVI) Scans to assess the status of the networks Upload scan results into the Vulnerability Management System (VMS) and provide VMS reports Create Plan Of Action and Milestones (POAM) for new systems and input POAM data into VMS Create Remedy trouble tickets for vulnerability tracking and compliance reporting Perform routine Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) checks on assets to ensure compliance Perform Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Gold Disk on servers and workstations to identify and analysis compliancy level Understand and assess compliancy or provide mitigation of the requirements of the Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) IA controls Create required security documentation Ensure the enforcement of Department of Defense (DoD) and Information Assurance (IA) regulatory requirements and policies over existing IT resources connecting to command assets, and for the development and introduction of new and upgraded IT systems to networks Act as the liaison between the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and IA departments Perform all other duties as assigned Skills Needed: Must possess a strong working knowledge of the DISA Gold Disk, VMS, Secure Configuration Compliance Validation Initiative (SCCVI), and Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) alerts. Requires an in-depth knowledge of a broad range of InfoSec disciplines to include automation concepts, methodologies, systems, and technologies. Must demonstrate knowledge of IA policies, procedures and regulations such as DOD IA Directives 8500.1 and 8500.2 as well as DoDI 5200.40 and DOD 8510.2. Knowledge of DoD policies, procedures, regulations, directives and requirements related to information security. This knowledge is used in development of guidance and procedures for the installation, to identify vulnerabilities, and to assess potential security violations or problems. Experience with information assurance technologies, such as firewall configuration, router configuration, switch configuration, desktop security, encryption and certificates, and monitoring and intrusions detection systems. Possess a thorough understanding of: Microsoft operating systems and applications. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2007, Remedy, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), and scanning utilities. Familiar with the interrelationships of computer hardware, software and information systems in a multi-processing operational environment in order to evaluate information assurance security and assist technical and non-technical personnel in improving security. General Skills: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to develop policies, prepare and present briefings, reports, and findings of studies and analyses Ability to effectively communicate with Customers and manage expectations Demonstrated ability to achieve successful outcomes in handling difficult situations Shows initiative and acts independently to resolve problems Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on projects to completion Ability to escalate problems as appropriate Analytical, thorough, accurate Self motivator, high initiative Organized Creative Required Clearance Must be able to obtain and maintain SECRET clearance; TOP SECRET preferred. Required Education, Experience and Training Advanced computer skills required Minimum two years experience in Information Security plus a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Information Security discipline Must meet and maintain all training requirements IAW DoD8570.1, for Management Level (HQ NORAD and USNORTHCOM IA Certification) and Technical Level II (Security + Certification) as directed by DoD Directive 8570.1 (ISC)²CISSP certification preferred It is the policy of NCI to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. Experience: Mid-Career Education: 4 years To Apply: Sign up and submit your resume on Jobirn.