NAVAIR Information Assurance Security Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in Information Technology Test & Evaluation Program Mission Support Engineering & Analysis and Training.

As our next Information Assurance / Security Engineer Associate Principal supporting NAVAIRyoull collaborate with talented professionals to create innovative mission-critical solutions that empower naval aviation and defense operations. Your expertise will help shape cutting-edge systems enhance national security and drive technological advancement for our nation.

• Perform duties and responsibilities of an ISSO for SAP networks when required.
• Support in the duties and responsibilities of managing the Common Configuration Control Board (CCB) process.
• Monitor and analyze security logs and alerts to detect and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
• Assess and audit security systems including firewalls intrusion detection systems and access control systems.
• Support in the continuous monitoring of security controls and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of RMF documentation security assessment reports Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms) and other relevant documents and uploaded into eMASS IAW DOD frequency requirements.
• Complete Security controls Revalidations for all authorizations within a 2-year period.
• Assist in authoring and editing Cybersecurity related documents such as ISA CCB CIE MFR or other reports as assigned.
• Develop and deliver security awareness and training programs for all employees contractors and other stakeholders about cybersecurity foster a culture of security within the organization and reduce the risk of security incidents.
• Develop update and maintain internal IA continuity guides for the Cybersecurity program.
• Guides should encompass all aspects of task execution including processes procedures and best practices.

• Active DoD Secret clearance ability to obtain Top Secret clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelors Degree in IT related discipline
• Minimum of (10) ten years of IT or cybersecurity experience in roles such as System Administrator Network Administrator Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) or other related roles.
• Experience with security tools and technologies used for monitoring and protecting information systems.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles practices and standards.