Spirit Defense - Information Assurance Specialist (Associate or Mid-Level)

Responsibilities

• Monitor laws, regulations, industry standards and best practices related to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and ensure the implementation of these standards in the organization as required
• Develop, maintain and interpret policies and procedures related to the protection of systems, networks, people, information and property
• Perform compliance and assessment activities related to information security, data privacy, incident management and risk management
• Collaboratively develop risk mitigation plans with subject matter experts and ensure accountability for these actions
• Assess compliance, security, and control risks related to information systems and technical infrastructure
• Develop training and education materials and promote information security awareness
• Translate complex, technical concepts into business-relevant terms to facilitate effective decision making by non-technical personnel
• Support audit activities - both internal and external, related to information security
• May oversee and manage the DoD accreditation of secure operating systems and networks
• Collaborate with federal oversight/regulatory agencies to ensure company/program compliance to DoD requirements
• Manage information systems access requests and administer security awareness training programs

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): Associate (Level 2): 2+ years of related professional experience, Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and/or Special Program Access, Must be able to obtain Security Plus Certification (DoDD 8570 certification) within first 6 months of employment
• Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Mid-Level (Level 3): 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, Active Security Plus Certification (DoDD 8570 certification), Bachelor's Degree, Systems, vulnerability, infrastructure, and/or cyber security background, Cross-functional coordination/communication to achieve project goals, Strong computer proficiency, accuracy, and attention to detail, Knowledge of manufacturing business processes, Strong Microsoft Office experience; above-average Excel skills, some Microsoft Project skills, Strong communication skills, both oral and written