Information Assurance Specialist

DSA is seeking a highly qualified Information Assurance Specialist with an active secret clearance to join our team in Edgewood, MD.

Required Qualifications

• (7) years of experience providing information technology support services, including information assurance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to assess and clearly communicate technical and project risk.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) programs
• Able to obtain the appropriate Risk Management Framework (RMF) Training within the first six months of employment.
• Active security-related certification (Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Security+) or will obtain the certification within the first year of employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with JPEO-CBRND examine JPEO-CBRND programs and system characteristics to determine whether compliance with Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 8500.01 is recommended or required, and will develop an acquisition Cybersecurity Strategy when required
• Guide JPEO-CBRND programs in the development of Acquisition Cybersecurity Strategy.
• Assist in the identification of Critical Program Information (CPI) and foreign collection threats to the program, identify elements that require classification, and determine the phases at which such classification should occur and the duration of such controls.
• Manage information-related risks in enterprise architectures, acquisition strategies, and testing and evaluation, and work to achieve cybersecurity Certification and Accreditation (C&A)

Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. 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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Last updated on Nov 21, 2023