Information Assurance Analyst (Secret

Position Title: Information Assurance Analyst
Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: No - Not available for this position
Clearance Required: DoD Secret
Work Schedule: Day shift
Travel: Up to 10% of the time

⚠️ IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE APPLYING

• This position supports a classified Department of Defense mission and is not an entry-level or clearance-sponsoring role.
• Applicants must meet all minimum requirements to be considered. Applications that do not follow the instructions below will be automatically disqualified.
• Only U.S. citizens with an active DoD Secret security clearance will be considered.
• Clearance level must be clearly listed on the resume.
• Resumes must be submitted in month/year format.
• Applicants who do not meet these requirements should not apply.

Description of Duties:
The Information Assurance Analyst supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

The candidate will:

• Develop and provide RMF Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation in accordance DoD, NIST, and other governing documents.
• Maintain the current, approved Authorization to Operate (ATO) for assigned system.
• Gather and/or develop any needed A&A artifacts.
• Update artifacts as required ensuring that they are current and document findings in the approved Risk Management Framework (RMF) or similar A&A documentation format provided.
• Assist with monitoring and the implementation of security controls.
• Perform work within incident management, response, and response coordination.
• Gathering artifacts/data to support cybersecurity metrics and reporting.
• Utilize cybersecurity tools (ACAS, STIG, Trellix ePO, Elasticsearch) to perform verification of operation in accordance with requirements.
• Perform accurate and verified risk assessments that cover all of the security controls and policies for key stakeholders.
• Track, monitor, and manage the information system's Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and provide technical assistance as required.
• Analyze, verify and update PPSMs as required for programs.
• Provide artifacts that support the maintenance of security packages.
• Evaluate NIST 800-53 controls for applicability, generate implementation statements, and get implementations approved.
• Prepare documents in support of Control Validation Tests (CVTs) to confirm compliance of ATOs submitted for RMF packages.
• Perform security audits and vulnerability assessments and develop documentation and reports.
• Develop policies, plans and procedures, including Incident Response, Disaster Recovery/Continuity of Operations and Cybersecurity Implementation Plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Must have 2, or more, years of cyber security experience
• Must have a high level of understanding for computer systems, operating systems, and network architecture
• Must have a firm understanding and experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have experience with configuration management processes and workflows
• Must have a current DoD 8670 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE)

Desired Qualifications:

• Have experience with conducting system and log auditing
• Have experience with endpoint security enforcement and validation
• Have experience with vulnerability management
• Have experience with eMASS
• Be familiar with Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM).

Compensation:
Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000 annually. Final compensation is based on experience, education, and directly relevant certifications.

Application Instructions:

• Resumes must be submitted in month/year format with clearance level clearly listed to be considered.
• Candidates must be fully truthful in their application and resume. Dishonesty, omission of required information, or misrepresentation may result in disqualification.
• Only U.S. citizens with an active DoD Secret security clearance will be considered.
• Applications are reviewed for compliance prior to technical qualification. Submissions that do not meet the stated requirements or instructions will not be reviewed.

About Aegis Aerospace

We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights and to discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S.

To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, visit our website at http://www.AegisAero.com

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability.