Senior Information Security Analyst (Job Number:403643)
Description:
SAIC Continues to expand our support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its USCIS. That growth has created an opportunity for a Senior Information Security Analyst to join our team in Washington, DC.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position supports IT security compliance efforts for the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Security Compliance Team is responsible for the timely and effective security assessments of USCIS computer systems and preparing the necessary reports that document the results.
These assessments can be full, limited, partial or hybrid assessments, as directed by the government customer; and can be conducted as part of the On-going Authorization process in addition to the normal authorization cycle.
- Team members can be asked to respond to questions from the government customer or system security officers regarding assessment results.
- Following the assessments, the team develops and updates Plan of Action and Milestone (PO&AM) tables and performs the validation and verification of remediation efforts to close PO&AMs.
- The Security Compliance Team also generates POA&M(s) and/or POA&M tables for issues that arise outside of the normal security assessment process (e.g., DHS OIG audits).
- In addition to using technical tools to assess computer systems, the Security Compliance Team also conducts quality reviews of required artifacts (e.g., Security Plans, Contingency Plan, Contingency Plan Test, e-Authentication workbook, FIPS 199 workbook).
- The Security Compliance Team supports USCIS in developing processes and procedures as needed and in support of Security Compliance and Risk Management for USCIS systems.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
- Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, computer information systems, information systems, information security OR 7-10 years of direct experience within the field of IT security; and 6+ years of direct experience within the field of IT security.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Proficient writing and communication skills.
- Technical expertise with issues related to information security.
- Knowledge of FISMA Compliance and the Risk Management Framework (NIST Guidance and DHS related compliance documentation).
- A technical understanding of IT security as it relates to network, application, and database security.
- Experience in development and review of IT security related artifacts and the security compliance processes.
- Strong technical knowledge of TCP/IP, network security, application security, database security, and endpoint security.
SAIC Overview:SAIC is a leading provider of technical, engineering and enterprise information technology services to the U.S. government. Our 13,000 employees deliver systems engineering and information technology offerings for large, complex government programs, as well as a broad range of higher-end, differentiated technology services. The company is headquartered in McLean, Va. For more information, visit www.saic.com.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Job Posting: May 8, 2014, 10:36:09 PM
Primary Location: United States-DC-WASHINGTON
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Teleworking: No
Travel: None
Shift: Day Job
Schedule: Full-time
Description:
SAIC Continues to expand our support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its USCIS. That growth has created an opportunity for a Senior Information Security Analyst to join our team in Washington, DC.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position supports IT security compliance efforts for the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Security Compliance Team is responsible for the timely and effective security assessments of USCIS computer systems and preparing the necessary reports that document the results.
These assessments can be full, limited, partial or hybrid assessments, as directed by the government customer; and can be conducted as part of the On-going Authorization process in addition to the normal authorization cycle.
- Team members can be asked to respond to questions from the government customer or system security officers regarding assessment results.
- Following the assessments, the team develops and updates Plan of Action and Milestone (PO&AM) tables and performs the validation and verification of remediation efforts to close PO&AMs.
- The Security Compliance Team also generates POA&M(s) and/or POA&M tables for issues that arise outside of the normal security assessment process (e.g., DHS OIG audits).
- In addition to using technical tools to assess computer systems, the Security Compliance Team also conducts quality reviews of required artifacts (e.g., Security Plans, Contingency Plan, Contingency Plan Test, e-Authentication workbook, FIPS 199 workbook).
- The Security Compliance Team supports USCIS in developing processes and procedures as needed and in support of Security Compliance and Risk Management for USCIS systems.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
- Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, computer information systems, information systems, information security OR 7-10 years of direct experience within the field of IT security; and 6+ years of direct experience within the field of IT security.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Proficient writing and communication skills.
- Technical expertise with issues related to information security.
- Knowledge of FISMA Compliance and the Risk Management Framework (NIST Guidance and DHS related compliance documentation).
- A technical understanding of IT security as it relates to network, application, and database security.
- Experience in development and review of IT security related artifacts and the security compliance processes.
- Strong technical knowledge of TCP/IP, network security, application security, database security, and endpoint security.
SAIC Overview:SAIC is a leading provider of technical, engineering and enterprise information technology services to the U.S. government. Our 13,000 employees deliver systems engineering and information technology offerings for large, complex government programs, as well as a broad range of higher-end, differentiated technology services. The company is headquartered in McLean, Va. For more information, visit www.saic.com.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Job Posting: May 8, 2014, 10:36:09 PM
Primary Location: United States-DC-WASHINGTON
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Teleworking: No
Travel: None
Shift: Day Job
Schedule: Full-time