The ideal candidate will have an understanding of computer security, military system specifications, DoD IA policies, DIACAP/RMF and PIT. In addition, the candidate shall have experience with Cyber Security and IA boundary defense techniques and various IA-enabled appliances, such as Firewalls, IDS, IPS, Switch/Routers, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and Host Based Security Systems (HBSS). A Secret Clearance is required for this position.

 

As a Junior Security Systems Engineer, you will:

·        Assist in the authoring of DoD IA Certification and Accreditation artifacts

·        Document a system from an IA perspective using Microsoft Office including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio, and other appropriate tools

·        Research and recommend logical and physical solutions that prevent, detect and correct the system to be certified and accredited

·        Research and apply DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and NSA recommendations

·        Assist in the identifying disagreements between as-built specifications, security requirements, and DoD security policies and design implementations to bring the system into compliance

·        Develop, execute and document results of security test procedures

·        Assist in the analysis and testing a designated US Naval warfare system against known vulnerabilities, based upon security approaches and known hacker techniques and exploits

·        Assist in the creation and execution of an Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) Plan and System Security Administrator and Operators Manual

·        Assist in preparations for obtaining Authority to Operate (ATO) and resolve issues in the event a US Naval warfare system is issued an Interim Authority To Operate (IATO)

·        Provide technical support in identifying and specifying requirements and performing risk assessments

 

Required Skills / Qualifications

·        Three (3) years of experience in engineering and securing DoD or Information Technology systems

·        Security+ CE (IAT Level II or IAM Level II per DoD 8570.01)

·        Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and oral presentations.

 

Required Security Clearance: Active Secret

 

About Cask

Cask is a woman-owned small business and is certified by the State of California as a Micro Business and by the SBA as an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB). Cask was founded in 2004 by a group of professionals who saw the need to help clients use and unlock the value of technology in more efficient, cost effective ways. Cask delivers business and technology advisory and consulting services to help our customers achieve success.

 

Cask is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status a qualified individual with a disability.

 

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