Information Assurance Specialist

Description & Requirements

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ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Information Assurance Specialist II to join our team in MacDill, Florida. This is an onsite position.

As a core member, you will assist in the research & design, engineering, integration, testing, training, logistics, laboratory research, field engineering, and acquisition and operations analysis in support of a variety of Navy and Marine Corps programs and projects with a focus on defensive cyber technologies, mission assurance, and resilience capabilities for the tactical network environment. Your effort will go towards dramatically increasing the warfighter's effectiveness. If you enjoy working on a highly collaborative and dynamic team and want to make a difference for the warfighter, then we would love to have you on our team!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identifies security risks, threats and vulnerabilities of networks, systems, applications and new technology initiatives.
• Develops, tests, and operates firewalls, intrusion detection systems, enterprise anti-virus systems and software deployment tools.
• Tests and debugs programs and scripts and prepares instruction for use during network exploitation activities.
• Applies knowledge of current IA policy, tactics, techniques, policy, and doctrine, and relationship to IA reporting requirements and structure.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of requirements.
• Evaluate potential security risks and make recommendations regarding corrections, mitigations, and recovery actions
• Collaborate with internal and external security and IT staff to ensure the continued compliance and secure operation of authorized information systems.
• Assist with the generation of network/system diagrams to depict ports, protocols, and boundaries; update PPSM Registry as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree or High School and 6 years of additional relevant experience or Associate's Degree and 4 years of additional relevant experience may be exchanged in lieu of a required Bachelor's degree)
• 5+ years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Knowledge of operating systems, networking principles, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of common cyber threats and security trends.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Holds one of the following certifications: CISSP/CISM/CISA/GCIH/SEC+
• Knowledge of DoDI 8510.01
• Knowledge of applicable NIST 800 series publications
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community Information Technology Systems Security Risk Management

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current and active TS/SCI Clearance

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

ManTech International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.