Information Assurance Analyst

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The Leidos Defense Sector is seeking Information Assurance Analysts for future and upcoming positions at Langley AFB. These positions are part of a large Military Intelligence Program supporting the USAF Air Combat Command’s (ACC) ISR mission.

Applicants will support the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) by providing Information Assurance (IA) support to AF Wing and Squadron-level organizations located at Joint-Base Langley-Eustis VA. 

Note: This is a contingent job posting for vacancies as they arise within the program.

Opportunities for technical skill development, career advancement and internal position mobility are available.

Primary Responsibilities

• Advise, conduct and document risk assessments.
• Help develop System Security Plans (SSP), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
• Provide continuous surveillance of mission critical AF DCGS systems and components inclusive of Authority to Operate (ATO) and Interim Authorizations to Test (IATT) components.
• Perform computer equipment, software and magnetic media inspections during Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) installations and removals.
• Investigate, verify and report information related to firewall exception requests, network service requests (NSR) and port service requests (PSR).
• Implement IA and security standards and procedures to identify, report and resolve security violations.
• Develop capability-based IA requirements based upon user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands. 
• Develop, collaborate and coordinate IA solutions with product developers and AF acquisition agents, security, Information Technology and operations personnel during day-to-day operations and during weekly / monthly Integration forums.
• Validate and maintain the accreditation of the assigned Security Plans.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation.

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree and 2-8 years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must possess a current TS/SCI clearance eligibility and DOD 8140 certifications prior to assignment
• Must be capable of working independently and collaboratively with on-site personnel and enterprise AF DCGS stakeholders and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants possessing extensive working knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF), Assessment and Authorizations (A&A), Xacta IA Manager and Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) A&A workflow platforms are highly desired

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