Information Assurance Specialist

Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future

ManTech is seeking an experienced Information Assurance Specialist to provide support to accrediting emerging capabilities for the Marine Corps.

Join an elite, dynamic team where you can truly make an impact on our Nations security by supporting mission critical programs and helping our team solve some of the toughest problems critical to our great Nation’s security.

ManTech International Corporation provides innovative engineering and systems integration services that help our customers solve their toughest, most intractable problems. National defense and homeland security clients depend on our rapid, cost-effective development of adaptable, interoperable, integrated solutions that provide high performance in quick-response scenarios.

This position requires an active DoD TOP SECRET w/ SCI clearance along with an active CI Polygraph

General Responsibilities:

• Support and assist in the development of RMF security authorization packages based on current doctrine.
• Assist government with generating and maintaining security documentation such as System Security Plans (SSP), Backup and Recovery Plans, Contingency Plans, and System Security Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to ensure compliance with government security policies and procedures.
• Ensure the proper maintenance of repositories for all system accreditation/authorization documentation.
• Perform vulnerability/risk analyses of assigned information systems during all phases of the System Development Life Cycle; analyze vulnerability scan results, DISA STIGs and generate and maintain system security POA&Ms.
• Assess the performance of security controls within systems infrastructure; perform Annual Security Reviews and participate in the Continuous Monitoring process.
• Interpret Cybersecurity requirements into technical solutions and analyze system configurations to determine, maintain and improve security posture.
• Recommend proper system configuration and administration control procedures to enhance system security, performance, and to ensure assigned information systems are compliant with applicable laws and policies and meet Cybersecurity requirements outlined in the Defense Acquisition System guidance as well as all applicable Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DoN), and Marine Corps Cybersecurity directives and instructions.
• Provide Cybersecurity support for information systems to address policymaking, programmatic and technical assistance, and all aspects of planning, documentation, engineering, and operating in secure environments.
• Research, evaluate, and provide feedback on problematic cybersecurity trends and patterns in customer support requirements
• Evaluate potential security risks and make recommendations regarding corrective, mitigation, and recovery actions
• Collaborate with internal and external security and IT staff to ensure the continued compliance and secure operation of authorized information systems.
• Assist with the generation of network/system diagrams to depict ports, protocols and boundaries; update PPSM Registry as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Active DoD Top Secret w/ SCI security clearance and Active CI Polygraph screening
• Bachelor’s Degree ( 5 years’ professional administrative experience), Associate’s Degree ( 7 years’ professional administrative experience), or High School Diploma ( 12 years’ professional administrative experience).
• Security CE required.
• Extensive experience working with RMF, NIST, and other federal guidelines.  Experience utilizing assessment tools (e.g., ACAS, SCAP, HBSS) and RMF process tools (e.g., MCCAST, eMASS, eArcher, VRAM and DITPR-DON/DADMS) preferred.
• Security Testing and Evaluation Experience
• Knowledge of information security systems and applications for DoD projects
• Experience with ACAS, STIGs, and SCC.
• Knowledge of DoDI 8510.01
• Knowledge of applicable NIST 800 series publications
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community Information Technology Systems Security Risk Management
• Knowledge of DoD Intelligence Information System (DoDIIS)-Joint Security Implementation Guide (DJSIG); and emerging Cybersecurity policies
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to be self–motivated and multi–task with limited supervision in a fast–paced environment.
   

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with Navy/Marine Corps processes, organizational structure, and enterprise systems that support business functions and operations.
• Experience as a Navy Validator or acting in similar IV&V roles.

Physical requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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