Information Assurance Specialist

Responsibilities

• 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
• Affixes in the planning and implementation of requirements

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 5+ years of experience in information assurance, information security, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Holds one of the following certifications: CISSP/CISM/CISA/GCIH/SEC+

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to balance, bend, carry, crouch, stretch and kneel.
• Must be able to push, pull, and reach.
• Must be able to work in high noise areas.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and small parts.
• Must be able to work with computers and CRTs, and type on a computer keyboard.