Information Assurance Specialist III

Location: Atlanta, GA, USA

Category: Information Technology

Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship

Clearance Type: Secret

Remote: No

Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Our staff at Elite Paradigm have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge solutions that will affect people’s lives now and in the future. In order to collaborate to create the future and have fun while doing it, we seek out individuals with audacious new ideas, courage, and a pioneering attitude. Our culture is one that values intellectual vigor, cognitive diversity, and bringing your complete self to work. We also have an unquenchable desire to do things that other people might consider to be unachievable.

Push the limits of what is possible to put your abilities to the test. Your knowledge and skills will make it possible, from global defense to mission readiness, sustainment, and modernization. Programs offered by Elite Paradigm are based equally on collaboration and inquiry. Together, we can connect and defend millions of individuals throughout the world for our customers.

Position Overview:

A Cyber Information Assurance Manager II is needed by Elite Paradigm Operations Security to assist the Cyber Information Systems Security team in Atlanta, GA. Prior expertise with Special Access Programs (JSIG) and/or DoD collateral (NISPOM and DAAPM) processes is essential. A classified information systems security/information assurance background is required.

This position will supervise various A&A initiatives within the GBSD footprint as part of an expanding cybersecurity management staff. A group of direct ISSMs/ISSOs supporting this position receive matrixed assistance from the Cybersecurity Engineering and Cyber Operations groups. With direct access to program senior and executive level leadership, the A&A Manager will serve as the Deputy Cybersecurity Program Lead.

Responsibilities of this position will include but not be limited to the following:

  • The oversight and support of classified systems, team processes, analysis, coordination, security documentation, as well as investigations, software research, inventory management, and periodic audits.
  • Effective team management to include fostering individual development, performance management, open communication, and innovative ideas to enable business objectives.
  • Ensure strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support obtaining formal Assessment & Authorization of systems.
  • Maintain accurate metrics in order to make business intelligence decisions.
  • Assist in the implementation of the required government policy; this may include project management and supporting the Elite Paradigm processes for the JSIG or DAAPM.
  • Regular and routine communication with key stakeholders including GBSD Cybersecurity Management, program management teams, the ES Program Management Office, the Information Technology Organization, Industrial Security, and internal and external customers.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of experience, or a master’s degree with 5 years of experience.
  • Current DoD Secret security clearance with an original adjudication or reinvestigation date within the last 6 years, and the ability to maintain the required clearance as a condition of continued employment.
  • Must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a Special Access Programs (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company and also by customer and/or program requirements, as a condition of continued employment.
  • Must have Information Systems Security Officer/Manager experience in at least one of the following 3 areas: National Industrial Security Program (NISP), Department of Defense Special Access Programs (DoD SAP), or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs.
  • Must have a current DoD 8570 IAM Level III security certification (Examples: CISM, CISSP, or GSLC).
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity practices, network technologies, system development lifecycles, and understanding of information technology infrastructure management/monitoring and applications.
  • Understanding of network architectures, Active Directory, and Group Policy management.
  • Experience developing guidelines, monitoring policies, and enforcing standards for cybersecurity frameworks and industry best practices supporting National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, or similar STEM related discipline, along with 4 years of ISSO/ISSM experience.
  • Prior experience in a leadership role.
  • Diverse classified information systems security/information assurance background.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Prior experience communicating with customer and program leadership.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance with SAP/SAR access.
  • ESCyberInfoSec

Interested candidates email your CV/resume to opportunities@eliteparadigmllc.com