UpSlope Advisors is seeking a rockstar Information Assurance Engineer to join our team and support USTRANSCOM. This person should have cloud platform experience and be able to handle the duties and responsibilities listed below:

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Review and audit implementation and configuration of RMF monitors and controls for Cloud-based and on-premise systems
• Prepare and maintain RMF Comprehensive Packages and system ATO artifacts
• Coordinate with system owners to prepare and execute system ATO tasks
• Coordinate with system and network administration teams to maintain and update system security status in eMASS
• Develop strategy to achieve and maintain ATO for Cloud and on-premise platforms based on full RMF packages
• Assist system administration team to maintain RMF continuous monitoring and associated documentation and reports
• Track and ensure compliance with IAVAs, IAVMs, USTRANSCOM and U.S. Army security notifications, US-CERT notices, Army and DISA alerts, DISA bulletins and technical advisories
• Review and audit for STIG compliance, and ensure appropriate STIGs are completed in coordination with the System Administration team
• Conduct vulnerability scans of software and systems
• Track and manage resolution of POA&Ms
• Review and take corrective action with IAVA, SCAP and ACAS vulnerabilities
• Maintain and update Cyber Scorecards and other reports
• Coordinate with Information Assurance Engineers for incident response and reporting
• Audit and coordinate with system administrators to maintain software security posture, including configurations, version control, license management, inventory, and patching status
• Maintain information security plan and procedures, including auditing and validating information classifications and labeling, personally identifiable information, and access authorization and control
• Revise and maintain security-related procedures for conducting assessments, scanning, auditing, etc.

 TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Experience using DoD security management tools including eMASS
• Experience with Cloud system/platform information assurance requirements, tools, and security plans (Cloud One, AWS, and/or Azure)
• Understanding of, and experience interpreting and applying NIST RMF guidelines
• Experience with NIST RMF monitoring and controls
• Experience with preparing system ATO artifacts
• Experience developing and reviewing system security plans
• Experience using and interpreting results from DoD security management tools including HBSS, ACAS and eMASS
• Working understanding of STIGs and STIGViewer
• Experience with developing and resolving POA&Ms
• Vulnerability and risk analysis experience
• Remedy ticketing system

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to produce information in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing while maintaining professionalism and
• Demonstrated technical expertise with exceptional mathematical, analytical and critical thinking skills and an effective and innovative ability to solve problems.
• Outstanding organizational and attention to detail skills with a demonstrated ability to work in an environment with multiple interruptions while effectively and efficiently prioritizing tasks and responding quickly to situations as they arise.
• Energetic, self-starter with a proven ability to thrive independently with minimal to no supervision as well as on a team in a mentoring and learning environment
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization as part of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• All IA Engineers must have current DoD 8570 IAT-II certification (e.g., Security CE, CCNA Security, or other approved certifications)
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant technical experience for Associate Level; 3 years of relevant technical experience for Intermediate Level, and 5 years of relevant experience for Senior Level
• Associates Degree (Bachelors Degree for Senior Level)

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Must provide proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 
• Must be able to successfully complete pre-employment screening process and any additional pre-employment screens required for your position by the Federal Government

Security Clearance 

• Active Secret or Interim Secret clearance at Employment Start Date