West 4th Strategy
Information Assurance Specialist
West 4th Strategy, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Information Assurance Specialist IIROLEWe need a Information Assurance Specialist II for the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific. NIWC Pacific provides advanced technology and integrated solutions to support the mission of the U.S. Navy and other Department of Defense entities. Your role as a Specialist Information Assurance II for the NIWC Pacific will be to ensure the security of information systems. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.What We Do:
We specialize in analyzing and defining system requirements to ensure that our solutions meet the highest standards. Our focus is on delivering comprehensive and effective system integrations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement and maintain security measures for information systems.Conduct security assessments and vulnerability tests.Monitor and analyze security protocols and procedures.Ensure compliance with DoD security regulations.Provide recommendations for improving information security.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
5 years of professional experience in information assurance.Proficiency in implementing and monitoring security measures.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in information security or a related field.
DESIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Currently hold a DoD CSWF IAT Level 1 certification OR all of the below baseline certifications;
A+ CECCNA-SecurityCNDNetwork+ CESSCP
OR;
Currently hold a DoD CSWF IAT Level 2 certification OR all of the below baseline certifications;
CCNA-SecurityCySA+GICSPGSECSecurity+ CECNDSSCP
LOCATION
San Diego, CA 92152
CLEARANCE
Top Secret clearance required.Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) required.Mandatory completion of SCI security training.
CLIENT
Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific
TRAVEL
Travel may be required.
WORK HOURS
Full-time = 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day
BENEFITS
Comprehensive healthcare, vision, and dental.Retirement (401k & Roth)
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
Employment Classification Eligibility — W2
RELOCATION
Not eligible for relocation benefits
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations:
applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
We specialize in analyzing and defining system requirements to ensure that our solutions meet the highest standards. Our focus is on delivering comprehensive and effective system integrations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement and maintain security measures for information systems.Conduct security assessments and vulnerability tests.Monitor and analyze security protocols and procedures.Ensure compliance with DoD security regulations.Provide recommendations for improving information security.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
5 years of professional experience in information assurance.Proficiency in implementing and monitoring security measures.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in information security or a related field.
DESIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Currently hold a DoD CSWF IAT Level 1 certification OR all of the below baseline certifications;
A+ CECCNA-SecurityCNDNetwork+ CESSCP
OR;
Currently hold a DoD CSWF IAT Level 2 certification OR all of the below baseline certifications;
CCNA-SecurityCySA+GICSPGSECSecurity+ CECNDSSCP
LOCATION
San Diego, CA 92152
CLEARANCE
Top Secret clearance required.Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) required.Mandatory completion of SCI security training.
CLIENT
Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific
TRAVEL
Travel may be required.
WORK HOURS
Full-time = 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day
BENEFITS
Comprehensive healthcare, vision, and dental.Retirement (401k & Roth)
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
Employment Classification Eligibility — W2
RELOCATION
Not eligible for relocation benefits
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations:
applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.