Job Description
We are seeking an Information Assurance Compliance Specialist II to join our team. The ideal candidate will Oversee, evaluate, and support the documentation, validation, and accreditation processes necessary to ensure new and existing information technology (IT) systems meet the organizations Information Assurance (IA) and security requirements. The successful candidate will ensure appropriate treatment of risk, compliance, and monitoring assurance from internal and external perspectives. be responsible for implementing and maintaining effective security measures to protect our clients computer systems and networks. This position requires knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, practices, and procedures, and the ability to evaluate and manage risks associated with information systems. The Information Assurance Compliance Specialist II is responsible for supporting all aspects of the Propulsion, Power & Auxiliary Machinery Systems Cybersecurity Support Program. The specialist should demonstrate a working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and familiarity with security policies & guidance documents to assist with the preparation and maintenance of process artifacts, traceability documents purposed for compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements. The specialist is expected to evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing unclassified and classified information, and supervise and/or maintain the operational security posture for an information system or program.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement Information Assurance policies and procedures.
Perform regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential security threats.
Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Coordinate with external auditors to support regulatory compliance.
Monitor and report on compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, HITECH, and other relevant standards.
Collaborate with other teams to ensure that security and compliance are integrated into system development life cycle processes.
Provide recommendations for security controls to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
Develop and deliver security awareness training to employees.
Qualifications:
Target Education: Bachelor Degree (Computer Science, Information Technology or related technical degree) from accredited College or University.
Target Experience: Three (3) years entry-level experience in Cybersecurity.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Knowledge of security regulations and guidelines, such as RMF, HIPAA, NIST, and ISO.
Experience with security risk assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response.
Entry level knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, practices, and procedures, including, having worked with DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
Required Qualifications:
Under the Cyber Security Workforce Guidelines of DoD Inst 8570.1-M hold an IAM 1 Certification, the basis of which is holding at least one of the following Industry Certifications: CAP, CND, Cloud+, GSLC, Security+ CE
Current DoD Secret Security Clearance
If you are a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for information security, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Flexible work from home options available.