LOCATION:        SAN DIEGO
RELOCATION:    NO RELOCATION PACKAGE AUTHORIZED
TRAVEL:            NONE-NEGLIGIBLE

POSITION SUMMARY

Position Specific: Facilitate the accreditation of DoD and Federal information technology systems and utilize technical skills to assess and implement required system security controls.

General: Assist Senior IA Engineers in providing Information System Security Engineering expertise throughout the system's entire lifecycle in accordance with DIACAP and NIACAP. Must have experience in conducting Certification and Accreditation (C&A) activities, which include developing the security requirements, developing artifacts, conducting security test and evaluations, developing risk assessments, and documenting the information system in security system analysis plans through all accreditation activities.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the initiative and drive to research new security technologies and vulnerabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Senior IA Engineers in conducting C&A of DoD and Federal Information Systems, which will include developing security requirements, data gathering and documenting system security plans, risk assessments, contingency plans, security test and evaluation plans, security concepts of operations.
• Assist in the coordination and performance of technical and non-technical certification & accreditation assessments to evaluate compliance with established information assurance policies and regulations according to DoD, NSA, DISA, NIST and other IA related military/federal requirements.
• Assist Senior IA Engineers in developing, reviewing, and maintaining security policies and standards on commonly deployed systems, such as MS Windows, UNIX/LINUX, routers, switches, firewalls, wireless bridges, wireless intrusion detection systems, databases, web servers and software applications.
• Use knowledge of PKI principles to implement and provide guidance regarding PKI implementation including CAC-based authentication.
• Use effective writing and verbal communication skills to advise management and clients on security requirements and information assurance trends and solutions.
• Perform other assigned duties as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred (or four years of related work experience)
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification or other DoD 8570.1 Workplace Improvement Plan IAT/IAM Level II compliant certification required
• Five+ years of experience inf Information Assurance
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems and PKI
• Working knowledge of Novel and Unix Operating Systems, CISCO routers, firewalls, and related applications
• Solid analytical skills to troubleshoot technical problems
• Knowledge of network and host security assessment tools, vulnerability analysis and internal auditing processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of DIACAP and/or NIACAP process and knowledge of applicable DOD, NSA, OMB
• Circular, DISA, and NIST Information Assurance policies and guidance
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain and maintain a US Security (Active Clearance, preferred)

• Past experience as a Unix/Linux systems administrator, highly desirable
• Experience with DCID 6/3 Information Assurance policies and guidance

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, following both the intent and spirit of equal opportunity laws. We pride ourselves on a dynamic and diverse organization, and our company culture fosters excellence at all levels. EO/AA M/F/V/D

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING PTO, HEALTH & DENTAL COVERAGE, VSP, 401(k), FSA, LONG-TERM DISABILITY AND VOLUNTARY LIFE INSURANCES