Requirements

Information Assurance/ Security Specialist 

Responsibilities:   

  • Determines enterprise information assurance and security standards

  • Develops and implements information assurance/security standards and procedures

  • Coordinates, develops, and evaluates security programs for an organization. Recommends information assurance/security solutions to support customers’ requirements

  • Identifies, reports, and resolves security violations

  • Establishes and satisfies information assurance and security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands

  • Supports customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies

  • Applies know-how to government and commercial common user systems, as well as to dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures

  • Performs analysis, design, and development of security features for system architectures

  • Analyzes and defines security requirements for computer systems which may include mainframes, workstations, and personal computers

  • Designs, develops, engineers, and implements solutions that meet security requirements

  • Provides integration and implementation of the computer system security solution

  • Analyzes general information assurance-related technical problems and provides basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems

  • Performs vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle

  • Ensures that all information systems are functional and secure

 

 

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience

 Entry Level (1-5 Years)  
Applies fundamental concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on
Technical assignments. Performs work that requires practical experience and training. Work is performed under supervision.
 Journeyman (6-10 Years)  
Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks. Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems. Contributes to deliverables and performance. Metrics where applicable.
 Senior Level (11-15 Years)  
Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments. Plans and leads major technology assignments. Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success. Functions as a
Technical expert across multiple project assignments. May supervise others.
Master Level (16+ Years) 

 

Provides technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments. Establishes goals and plans that meet project objectives. Has domain and expert technical knowledge. Directs and controls activities for a client, having overallresponsibility for financial management, methods, and staffing to ensure that technical requirements are met. Interactions involve client negotiations and interfacing with senior management. Decision making and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall project implementation. May supervise others.