Mantech

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Information Assurance Specialist I to join our team in Crane, Indiana. This is an onsite position. 

As a core member, you will assist in the research & design, engineering, integration, testing, training, logistics, laboratory research, field engineering, and acquisition and operations analysis in support of  a variety of Navy and Marine Corps programs and projects with a focus on defensive cyber technologies, mission assurance, and resilience capabilities for the tactical network environment. Your effort will go towards dramatically increasing the warfighter’s effectiveness. If you enjoy working on a highly collaborative and dynamic team and want to make a difference for the warfighter, then we would love to have you on our team! 

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Identifies security risks, threats and vulnerabilities of networks, systems, applications and new technology initiatives

• Develops, tests, and operates firewalls, intrusion detection systems, enterprise anti-virus systems and software deployment tools

• Tests and debugs programs and scripts and prepares instruction for use during network exploitation activities

• Applies knowledge of current IA policy, tactics, techniques, policy, and doctrine, and relationship to IA reporting requirements and structure

• Assists in the planning and implementation of requirements

• Evaluate potential security risks and make recommendations regarding corrections, mitigations, and recovery actions 

• Collaborate with internal and external security and IT staff to ensure the continued compliance and secure operation of authorized information systems

• Assist with the generation of network/system diagrams to depict ports, protocols, and boundaries; update PPSM Registry as required 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma   

• 1+ years of experience in the field or in a related area 

• Knowledge of operating systems, networking principles, and troubleshooting

• Understanding of common cyber threats and security trends

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree  

• Holds one of the following certifications: CISSP/CISM/CISA/GCIH/SEC+ 

• Knowledge of DoDI 8510.01 

• Knowledge of applicable NIST 800 series publications 

• Knowledge of Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503 

• Knowledge of Intelligence Community Information Technology Systems Security Risk Management 

Clearance Requirements:  

• Must have a current and active Secret Clearance  

Physical Requirements: 

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.