Information Assurance Specialist

DSA is seeking a highly qualified Information Assurance Specialist with an active secret clearance to join our team at Edgewood, MD. DSA is the Prime on this contract.

This Specialist will support the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO CBRND).

JPEO-CBRND leads, manages, and directs the acquisition, fielding and sustainment of sensors, protective equipment, medical countermeasures, specialized equipment for U.S. Special Forces, integration and information management systems, and defense enabling biotechnologies.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance
• Three (3) years of IT experience years providing information technology support services, including information assurance.
• Active security-related certification (Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Security+)
• Experience integrating and interoperating with a range of applications and technologies from various sources.
• Experience with analysis, design and implementation of network infrastructures, operating systems, databases, and enterprise-wide business applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to assess and clearly communicate technical and project risks.
• Shall have an active security-related certification (Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Security+))

Desired Qualifications

• Specific support of JPEO-CBRND and/or the DoD
• Development experience in Java/JSP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, Dojo, JQuery, Grails, PHP, .Net.
• Experience administering web-based application servers.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine programs and systems to determine whether compliance with Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 8500.01 is recommended or required.
• Guide programs in the development of an Acquisition Cybersecurity Strategy.
• Document programs' overall cybersecurity approach and requirements.
• Managing information-related risks in enterprise architectures, acquisition strategies, and testing and evaluation, and work to achieve cybersecurity Certification and Accreditation (C&A)
• Manage the Host-Based Security System (HBSS) and install, configure, and maintain computer and network security software, including instances of the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Viewer, and other cybersecurity software test and scanning software applications.

Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local laws. DSA requires background checks, where permitted, by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.
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