• Information Assurance Engineer Senior

    BEAT LLC (San Antonio, TX)


    Job Title: Senior Information Assurance Engineer

     

    Clearance: DoD Secret Clearance (willing to sponsor for a DoD secret clearance, therefore the candidate must be a US Citizen)

     

    Certifications: CompTIA Security+

    Position Overview:

    We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Assurance Engineer to join our team. This individual will play a critical role in safeguarding our organization’s information systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, and mitigating risks to secure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The Senior Information Assurance Engineer will provide leadership in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to protect the organization’s critical assets.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Risk Assessment and Management:

    + Perform comprehensive risk assessments of IT systems, networks, and applications.

    + Identify vulnerabilities and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks.

    + Implement and execute Risk Management Framework for all systems.

    + Compliance and Standards:

    + Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, NIST Special Publications, FIPS Standards, DISA Standards).

    + Lead efforts to achieve and maintain ATO compliance for all systems.

    + Prepare and present audit documentation and responses to internal and external auditors.

    + Security Design and Implementation:

    + Develop and implement security architectures and solutions for cloud environments.

    + Evaluate and recommend tools and technologies to enhance system security.

    + Monitor and manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint protection platforms.

    + Incident Response and Recovery:

    + Develop, implement, and maintain incident response plans and procedures.

    + Coordinate with internal and external teams to handle security incidents effectively.

    + Conduct post-incident analysis and provide recommendations for future prevention.

    + Collaboration and Leadership:

    + Act as a liaison between IT, other teams, and stakeholders to align security goals with organizational objectives.

    + Participate in strategy planning and contribute to policy development for information security.

    + Manage and direct the delivery of quality security products and/or services to the customer in accordance with the agreed upon schedule.

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

    + Minimum of 7 years of experience in information assurance, cybersecurity, or related roles.

    + Security+ certification is required for this position.

    + Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CISA are highly desirable.

    + In-depth knowledge of information assurance frameworks, encryption methods, and risk management practices.

    + Experience with security tools such as SIEMs, vulnerability scanners, and penetration testing software.

    + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

    + Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

    Preferred Skills:

    + Familiarity with AWS cloud security platform.

    + Experience in DevSecOps practices and secure software development life cycles (SDLC).

    + Knowledge of emerging cybersecurity threats and proactive approaches to mitigate them.

    Work Environment:

    + 100% remote, with potential local travel to meet clients or stakeholders.

    + May require extended hours during critical project phases.

     

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