Information Assurance Specialist (SATCOM)

The Information Assurance Specialist role encompasses a broad range of information security disciplines, including risk assessment, security architecture development, vulnerability management, compliance adherence, incident response, and cybersecurity.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and threats to information assets, systems, and networks. Analyze potential impacts and develop mitigation strategies.
• Security Architecture Development: Design, develop, and implement security architectures, policies, standards, and procedures to protect information assets and systems.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards and organizational policies. Develop and maintain documentation to support compliance efforts, such as IATT, IA certification documentation etc.
• Cybersecurity: Implement and maintain cybersecurity measures to protect against cyber threats, including malware, phishing, ransomware, and other attacks. Stay abreast of emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of security policies, procedures, and controls.
• Update patches to address vulnerabilities and support preparation and recurring scans/documentations to maintain IATT/ATO.
• Install, update, and troubleshoot systems/servers.
• Check system hardware availability, functionality, integrity, and efficiency.
• Conduct functional and connectivity testing to ensure continuing operability.
• Conduct periodic system maintenance including cleaning (both physically and electronically), disk checks, routine reboots, data dumps, and testing.
• Design group policies and access control lists to ensure compatibility with organizational standards, business rules, and needs.
• Develop and document systems administration standard operating procedures.
• Ensure the application of security patches for commercial products integrated into system design meets the timelines dictated by the management authority for the intended operational environment.
• Maintain baseline system security according to organizational policies.
• Identify and analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadata
  Isolate and remove malware.
• Identify applications and operating systems of a network device based on network traffic.

REQUIRED SKILLS/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in information assurance, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA, CISSP, CISM, Security+, or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of information security principles, practices, and technologies.
• Strong understanding of Department Of navy (DON) Risk Management methodologies and Frameworks (RMF).
• Proficiency in vulnerability management processes and tools.
• In-depth knowledge of security architecture and design principles.
• Examine network topologies to understand data flows through the network.
• Recommend computing environment vulnerability corrections.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to immediately contribute to the organization's security posture with no supervision or training.

Travel Required : 10%
Work Location: San Diego, CA

This position is required to have and maintain a Secret US DoD security clearance.

PREFERRED SKILLS

REMARKS
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of technical and management personnel.

Compensation: $55 - $65 an hour.
Compensation for positions at Centurum vary depending on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, location, responsibilities, skill set, and level of experience.

EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran

***When responding to this posting please reference job # SD25-57, Information Assurance Specialist (SATCOM)***

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits enrollment from their date of hire:

• Health Insurance - Centurum provides insurance for employee and dependent in a comprehensive package. Coverage for vision care is included. This option is available on a cost-sharing basis.
• Dental Insurance - Available in conjunction with Health Insurance for an additional cost. Provides oral maintenance care for employee and dependent.
• Basic Life Insurance - Company provided benefit for all full-time employees.
• Supplemental Life Insurance - Optional life insurance coverage to employees at group rates.
• Dependant Life Insurance - Optional coverage for dependents at a group rate.
• Long Term Disability Insurance - Optional coverage available to employees at group rates.
• Vacation and Sick Leave - Leave accrual is determined by length of service.
• Holidays - The company observes ten paid holidays each year.
• Retirement 401(k) Plan - Centurum’s corporate benefits package includes 401K with a company bi-weekly match and a year-end profit sharing company match for all eligible employees. Investments can be made into selected funds under this plan.

Centurum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing employment opportunities for all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by U.S. law. Centurum makes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.