1455 - Information Assurance Specialist

Sigma Defense is currently seeking an Information Assurance Specialist to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

• 1-2 years of prior information assurance experience.
• Holds recognized (Comptia, ISC2 etc) cybersecurity certifications.
• Experience with vulnerability scanners.
• Experience in applying STIGs to various operating systems.
• Experience with Linux-based operating systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner.
• Familiarity with network and information systems security principles and best practices Experience in eMASS and developing POA&Ms for systems.

Personnel Clearance Level:

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Clearance will be sponsored for the right candidate.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an unspecified field of study.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

• Assist with RMF requirements necessary to obtain and keep an ATO for government systems.
• Assist with risk analysis of security controls.
• Drafting security policies and procedures.
• Documents test results and uploads artifacts.
• Performs risk mitigation and develops POA&Ms.
• Prepares and delivers all RMF artifacts and documentation that address RMF activities IAW DI-ADMN80239, to comply with DoD 8510.01 and DoDI 8510.01.
• Work with interfacing systems/team to perform integration testing and documenting test data.
• Communicate plans with the USG customer.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $75,000 annually.

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary