Information Assurance Analyst, Jr. - DIACAP Specialist

Location: Huntsville, AL
Job Type: Full-Time

Clearance Required: DoD Secret

Job Description

The selected candidate will support the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) Chief Information Office which provides comprehensive and quality security monitoring, intrusion detection, vulnerability assessments, computer forensics, and incident response IAW AR 25-2 and other applicable regulations, instructions, guidance, policies, and procedures

Tasks

• Provide certification and accreditation (C&A) services for all phases and levels of the C&A process using the U.S. Army's implementation of the Department of Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Program (DIACAP).
• Additional duties include:
  • Identify applicable information assurance (IA) controls
  • Evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of IA control implementation
  • Develop IA controls and implementation methods
  • Develop and propose risk mitigation strategies
  • Produce supporting DIACAP documentation
  • Develop U.S. Army specific DIACAP C&A and certificate of Net worthiness documentation

Skills

• Certification and Accreditation experience is required.

• Have a working knowledge of the following:

  • Network, system, and internet security monitoring and management tools such as HP Openview, Hercules, and WebSense; network and systems security scanning tools to include EyeRetina, DISA Gold Disk, and HarrisStat, Security incidence response, forensics and reporting tools such as EnCase and ArcSight. 
  • Additionally, be familiar with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) for network and device configuration. 

Education

BS in Computer Science or Management Technology or 6-8 years of hands-on experience.

Additional Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Must have a team player attitude.
• Ability to interact with all levels of an organization in a professional, diplomatic, and tactful manner.
  

EOE M/F/D/W

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