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| Title: | Information Systems Security Officer-Journeyman |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1022-SECSPE102282024 |
| Department/Contract : | AARDT&E- Advanced Aircraft Research, Development, Test & Evaluation |
| Required Clearance Level: | Secret |
| Job Type: | Full-time |
| Physical Location: | Patuxent River, MD |
AMEWAS is celebrating over 40 years of excellence in providing quality products, services and solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), specializing in the scientific, engineering, and testing of the full spectrum of weapons development. We are headquartered in California, Maryland and operate satellite offices in Orlando, Florida and San Diego, California.
At AMEWAS, you will find a diverse team of professionals that work to make a true difference in the operational support of our nation’s warfighters. Our employees achieve success through continuous learning and high performance, and are consistently recognized by their customers and their peers.
If you are ready to challenge yourself to do more, join our team today!
Be sure to check out the rest of our website at www.amewas.com to learn more about our company and our people.
The position:
AMEWAS, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and talented Information Systems Security Officer-Journeyman to support Advanced Aircraft Research, Development, Test & Evaluation. The salary range of this position is $95,000.00 to $140,000.00, and is commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for hybrid work.
About the location:
Patuxent River, Maryland #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers (California-Lexington Park, Maryland). To learn more about our surrounding location, please visit: Visit St. Mary’s.
A typical day as an Information Systems Security Officer-Journeyman may include:
- Provides support to a program, organization, system or enclaves information assurance program
- Supports proposing, coordinating, implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards and methodologies
- Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards and procedures are established/followed
- Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system
- Evaluates security solutions to ensure that they meet security requirements for processing classified information
- Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation
- Provides configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware and firmware
- Manages changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes; prepares and reviews documentation to include Systems Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification/Accreditation (C&A) packages and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs)
Must-haves:
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- 3 years of relevant work experience
- 3 years of experience as an Information Assurance (IA) Analyst, ISSE, ISSO or similar role in ATO package development
- Experience generating security documentation for requirements
- Experience with security control assessment, STIG and IAVA compliance, Standard Operating Procedures, test results, etc.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
Desired Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in cybersecurity, information technology or related technical degree
- CISSP, CASP or similar certificate
- Possesses the ability to take initiative
- Possesses organizational skills, an aptitude for analytical thinking and takes initiative
- Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team
Skills crucial to success at AMEWAS, Inc.:
Customer-focused attitude with high level of professionalism and discretion. Ability to work effectively with management and part of a team to meet targets. Is reliable, possesses initiative, and works well as an individual or part of a team.
Physical environment and working conditions:
The physical environment requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.
The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site. In some occasions, the employee may be required to report to offices or buildings near the work site.
Refer to a friend:
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Our excellent benefits and perks:
Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and longevity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, career development, optimum working conditions, and unique benefits; some of which are listed below:
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
- Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
- Generous tuition & training assistance program
- Relocation assistance
- Sign-on bonuses
- Employee longevity recognition
- Community involvement & outreach
- Team building events
- Recognition program
- Wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mobile service discount
- Fitness reimbursement program
AMEWAS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other legally protected class.
AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.
