Our client, a leading federal defense contractor has an immediate need for Information Assurance Professional (IAP) supporting multiple Special Access Programs administering the Information Assurance (IA) Cyber duties for government customers. The IAP will coordinate duties with the System Administrators and/or Information Technology (IT) staff to ensure all configuration requirements are implemented and functional.

The initial contract is for 3-6 months with the expectation to convert to a full-time employee. This position is 100% ON-SITE in Canonsburg, PA or Charleroi, PA

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:
- As a member of the Information Assurance Security team the IAP supports system security categorization efforts, security requirements selection/analysis, security control assessments and performs continuous monitoring.
- Conduct technical and nontechnical reviews and audits as prescribed by the Information Assurance Manager.
- Executes or supports the execution of A&A activities, including development of required security documentation, including items such as System Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports, SCTM-s and POA&Ms in compliance with IA policy
- Perform weekly system audit reviews, media reviews, hardware/software configuration management
- Executes security testing and evaluation to ensure correct implementation of security controls
- Supports the assessment and mitigation of vulnerabilities throughout a systems life cycle
- Conduct IA security education training for all system users on appropriate risk mitigation strategies
- Perform incident response and cleanup actions, when necessary, per company or customer directions
- Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with internal security policies and procedures outlined in the System Security Plan (SSP).
- Assume ISSM responsibilities as assigned by the Region Manager and/or in the absence of the ISSM

Required Skills

- Must be US Citizen due to government requirement
- Must have an active DoD Secret clearance
- Requires a Bachelor-s degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Proficient understanding of cyber security specifications such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), JSIG (Joint SAP Implementation Guide), ICD-503, NIST SP 800-53.
- Technical background creating POA&Ms, developing corrective action plans, and writing security plans, policies, and procedural documentation (not just reviewing or performing documentation review)
- Experience implementing government security requirements to include technical computer/network system auditing
- Trained and proficient in Assured File Transfer (AFT) processes and tools
- Experience with various security assessment/hardening tools - STIGs, SCAP, ACAS, Nessus, etc.
- Systems administration experience is highly desirable
- Very strong writing, speaking, analytical, and customer service skills
- Ability to participate in or lead security work groups
- Must be a self-starter capable of multitasking and efficiently managing your time in a dynamic environment while requiring minimal levels of supervision
- Maintains contact with external customer security professionals

PREFERRED DEGREE TYPES AND EXPERIENCE:
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the NISPOM, JSIG, ICD-503, NIST SP 800-53 and CNSSI 1253
- DoD 8140 IAM-II level professional certification (i.e. Security + CE, CAP, GSLC) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.