Information assurance lead

Job Title: Information Assurance Lead – Subject Matter Expert

Location: Springfield, VA (Onsite)

Client: DOS

Clearance Required: Top Secret

Information Assurance Lead – Subject Matter Expert

The contractor shall provide an Information Assurance (IA) Lead who has relevant experience in information assurance and security standards. The IA Lead is responsible for leading the Risk Management Engineering (RME) team in planning and preparation for security assessment and authorization (A&A) as part of the Departments Information Assurance policy and FISMA implementation efforts. The Contractor shall ensure the branch follows the process for Notifications of Change, security audits and compliance, IT Review Board change requests and other required DOS IT system documentation. The contractor will ensure compliance with DOS Standards and procedures – including all FAM’s and FAH’s on automated information systems requirements. A degree in a related discipline is preferred.

The Information Assurance Lead shall:

· Establish and satisfy information assurance and security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands.

· Determine enterprise information assurance and security standards.

· Develop and implement information assurance/security standards and procedures.

· Support customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies. Recommend information assurance/security solutions to support customers’ requirements.

· Analyze and define security requirements for computer systems, which may include mainframes, workstations, and personal computers.

· Direct the actions of RME personnel to coordinate, develop, and evaluate security programs for the organization.

· Security Clearance – Top Secret

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Springfield, VA 22152: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Cybersecurity: 5 years (Required)
• Information Assurance: 1 year (Required)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: In person