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Information Security Specialist (Certifier) Job
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SpiderID: 2345840 |
| Location: Laurel, Maryland |
Date Posted: 7/5/2008 |
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Category: Computer Software/Programming |
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| Number Of Openings: 1 |
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Job Description:
Analyses and defines security requirements. Designs, develops, tests, and documents cryptographic products, trusted networks, database management systems and telecommunications subsystems. Researches, writes, reviews, and makes recommendations regarding information security policies, trusted computing base architectures, and security engineering practices and processes. Conducts certifications and accreditation reviews, security test and evaluations, and drafts associated reports. Leads or supports automated information system security engineering tasks which may include policy development, asset and risk assay, development of security specifications/architectures/plans, development and/or installation of digital signature systems, support for key and certificate management, implementation/support of trusted computing base, systems certification and accreditation support, and hands-on development and operation of pilot or prototype information security applications. Conducts analysis of the current DoD information security architecture and reports comparative assessments of alternate approaches. Designs, develops, debugs, tests, documents and maintains computer programs for security applications.
Job Requirements:
4 years experience in Information Security. Experience with at least 2 of the INFOSEC fields of Computer Security, Cryptography, Physical/facility, network security, certification/accreditation, risk analysis, disaster recover planning and execution. Knowledge of NIST C&A processes, policies, and procedures is required. Advanced Degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience.
Experience with the following is required unless otherwise stated:
* Develop, update, and maintain appropriate Certification & Accreditation packages based on NIST standards for general support systems and major applications
* Recommend appropriate FIPS 199 impact level designations and identify appropriate security controls based on characterization of the general support system or major application
* Develop and maintain POA&M for all accepted risks upon completion of system C&A
* Experience and knowledge of DHS' Risk Management System (RMS) or similar tool
* Experience with C&A tools such as Trusted Agent FISMA (TAF) is preferred
* BS degree in a relevant technical or business-related field is required
Professional Skill Requirements
• Eagerness to contribute in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Job Criteria:
Start Date:
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required:
Education Required: Bachelors
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Company Profile:
We are a small group of experienced recruiters who together as a team can assist you... the the job seeker and the employer in finding your employment and staffing needs.
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Howard Lorenz |
Company Type: Recruiter |
| Company: Spectrum Technical Consulting |
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| City: Atlanta |
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| State: Georgia |
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Web Site: http://www.spectrumtechnicalconsulting.com
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