What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Assurance/Security Specialists Journeyman position at SMS Data Products Group, Inc.?
Overview
SMS is seeking an Information Assurance/Security Specialists Journeyman working at Arnold Air Force base in Tennessee. The Air Force Test Center's (AFTC) Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) is a national aerospace ground test facility that conducts tests, engineering analyses, and technical evaluations for research, system development, and operational programs of the Air Force (AF)and Department of Defense (DoD), other Government agencies, and industry.
As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.
SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers’ missions for more than 45 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.
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Responsibilities
- Perform vulnerability scans/assessments utilizing Tenable.SC and Nessus
- Ensure scheduled scans cover 100% of IP space and are being run successfully with credentialed scans.
- Responsible for developing System Security Plans and performing LRA Alternate duties as assigned
- Responsible for vulnerability scanning and correcting vulnerabilities on all BCITS managed systems, applications, networks, and connected systems/networks as required by the Authorization to Operate (ATO).
- Required to assist teams (internal and external) in maintaining systems at a CORA-Ready compliance level.
- Troubleshoot credential failure issues by performing configuration analysis against the target device
- Analyze and assist in the application of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs).
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Or equivalent years’ experience
Experience/Certifications
- 3-5 years in Cybersecurity/IA
- Experience with Gov't contracting is a plus
- Experience in creating/modifying Authority to Operate (ATO) packets to certify and accredit an information system.
- Experience with Local Registration Authority (LRA) preferred
- Understanding of Chosen Plaintext Attack (CPA) preferred
- Active CompTIA Security CE certification
Clearance
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
SMS is a dynamic systems integrator established in 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers’ missions for more than 47 years. Our ability to hire and retain quality people in a rapidly evolving IT market is proven through our employee retention rate averaging over 3 years. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices, resulting in CMMI Level 3 certification and ISO registrations including 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States.
SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.