Information Systems Security Manager

Location: Huntsville, AL
Job Type: Full-Time

Clearance Required: DoD Secret

Job Description

The selected candidate will support the MDA Information Technology Office- South, Computer Network Defense (CND) which provides comprehensive and quality security monitoring, intrusion detection, vulnerability assessments, computer forensics, and incident response IAW DoDD O-8530.1 and other applicable regulations, instructions, guidances, policies and procedures. 

This individual will be responsible for managing the Alternate Computer Emergency Response Team (ACERT), which includes the daily tracking, mitigating and validating of system vulnerabilities; reviewing log files for anomalies on servers, firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and web filtering tools; respond to security incidence and runs the life cycle of the event until closed. The ISS Specialist must be able to monitor information technology networks and systems to deter, detect, isolate, and prevent intrusions and attacks on the network and recover affected systems following incidents, manage and monitor the organizational network security posture to provide continuous, real-time analysis, response, and reporting of network attacks and incidents, and respond to security related events and research suspected adverse events using various tools.  Additional duties include managing and reviewing network and device configurations and antivirus validation, conducting routine vulnerability scans and assessments networks and systems, using MDA standard automated security tools and monitor, and report compliance with Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) and Bulletins (IAVB).

Individual must 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. NOSC or CIRT/CERT experience required.  Management and staff experience is desired.  Direct experience with MDA in the areas of information technology security is highly desired.

Education

BS in CS or related field with demonstrated proficiency.  8-10 of ISS experience is required.

Additional Skills

• Customer focused.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• Enjoys technical challenges.
• Ability to articulate and recommend solutions and technology.
• Strong problem-solving skills & attention to detail.
• Ability to document procedures.

EOE M/F/D/W

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