Information Assurance Consultant

We are looking for an Information Assurance Consultant local to Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225. This is a 6 month contract-to-hire opportunity and will require On-site work once the COVID-19 work from home is lifted. If you have an active Secret Clearance and RMF/NIST SP800-53 experience - APPLY NOW

Information Assurance Consultant

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• Prepare system documentation for assessment in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST Special Publications (800-37, 800-53 and others); identify deficiencies and provide recommendations for solutions; track findings with Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) through mitigation and/or risk acceptance.
  
• Participate in the change management process, including reviewing Change Requests and assisting in the assessment of security impact of proposed changes.
  
• Participate in the annual COOP events by creating a Contingency Plan Test Plan and Test Results document with the findings from the test.
  
• Implement vulnerability management programs, including tracking and addressing IAVAs and security patches, accessing applicability to existing systems, and ensuring closure.
  
• Create security policies and maintain existing information system security documentation.
  
• Track and update Interconnection Service Agreements (ISA) to ensure they are current.
  
• Coordinate and collaborate with technical subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure ongoing system security as part of development efforts and special projects.
  
• Participate in the TFMS Financial Improvement Audit Readiness (FIAR) Compliance, Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) and Live Audit efforts. Provide program specific input for the development of new auditing documentation and updating existing auditing documentation to facilitate TFMS auditability IAW with current FISCAM guidance.
  

Requirements

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• Expertise with FISMA, OMB Cybersecurity Directives, and NIST 800-53, etc.
  
• DoD approved 8570 IAM certification Level II (required).
  
• Bachelor's degree (in Cyber Security, Computer Science or related field) or equivalent.
  
• Two or more years of experience with RMF and NIST SP800-53; knowledge of current authorization practices, particularly within the DoD.
  

Certifications

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• CompTIA Security+ Certification
  

Clearances

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• Active Secret Clearance
  

All Source-Collection Manager, All Source-Collection Requirements Manager, All-Source Analyst, Automatic Data Processing Systems Security Specialist (ADP Systems Security), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Computer Security Coordinator, Computer Security Information Specialist, Computer Security Specialist, Computer Specialist, Computer Systems Manager, Computer Systems Security Analyst, Computer Systems Technician, Cryptological Technician, Cryptologist, Cyber Defense Analyst, Cyber Incident Responder, Cyber Intel Planner, Cyber Operator, Cyber Ops Planner, Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Specialist, Data Recovery Planner, Data Security Administrator, Data Security Analyst, Database Security Expert, Exploitation Analyst, Information Assurance Analyst, Information Assurance Engineer, Information Security Analyst, Information Security Director, Information Security Engineer, Information Security Manager, Information Security Officer, Information Security Specialist, Information Systems Security Analyst, Information Systems Security Officer, Information Systems Security Specialist, Information Technology Analyst (IT Analyst), Information Technology Applications Developer (IT Applications Developer), Information Technology Audit Manager, Information Technology Auditor, Information Technology Consultant (IT Consultant), Information Technology Manager, Information Technology Security Analyst, Information Technology Specialist, Internet Security Specialist, Mission Assessment Specialist, Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Network Manager, Network Security Administrator, Network Security Analyst, Network Security Engineer, Network Security Officer, Partner Integration Planner, PC Analyst (Personal Computer Analyst), Programmer Analyst, Security Analyst, Security Architect, Security Consultant, Security Director, Security Engineer, Security Operations Analyst, Security Specialist, SOC Analyst, Systems Administrator, Systems Analyst, Systems Security Analyst, Systems Security Information Technology Specialist, Threat Monitoring Analyst, Warning Analyst

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Information Assurance Consultant

6 month Contract-to-hire

Conversion Salary - up to $125,000

Full-time / On-site - Local to Scott AFB

All staff is currently working remote, however will transition back into Government site offices at some point. The Government has not identified a potential date for that transition we hear anything from June 22nd up to July 4th and possibly pushed out as far as September.

Responsibilities

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• Prepare system documentation for assessment in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST Special Publications (800-37, 800-53 and others); identify deficiencies and provide recommendations for solutions; track findings with Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) through mitigation and/or risk acceptance.
  
• Participate in the change management process, including reviewing Change Requests and assisting in the assessment of security impact of proposed changes.
  
• Participate in the annual COOP events by creating a Contingency Plan Test Plan and Test Results document with the findings from the test.
  
• Implement vulnerability management programs, including tracking and addressing IAVAs and security patches, accessing applicability to existing systems, and ensuring closure.
  
• Create security policies and maintain existing information system security documentation.
  
• Track and update Interconnection Service Agreements (ISA) to ensure they are current.
  
• Coordinate and collaborate with technical subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure ongoing system security as part of development efforts and special projects.
  
• Participate in the TFMS Financial Improvement Audit Readiness (FIAR) Compliance, Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) and Live Audit efforts. Provide program specific input for the development of new auditing documentation and updating existing auditing documentation to facilitate TFMS auditability IAW with current FISCAM guidance.
  

Requirements

• 
  
• Expertise with FISMA, OMB Cybersecurity Directives, and NIST 800-53, etc.
  
• DoD approved 8570 IAM certification Level II (required).
  
• Bachelor's degree (in Cyber Security, Computer Science or related field) or equivalent.
  
• Two or more years of experience with RMF and NIST SP800-53; knowledge of current authorization practices, particularly within the DoD.
  

Certifications

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• CompTIA Security+ Certification
  

Clearances

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• Active Secret Clearance
  

All Source-Collection Manager, All Source-Collection Requirements Manager, All-Source Analyst, Automatic Data Processing Systems Security Specialist (ADP Systems Security), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Computer Security Coordinator, Computer Security Information Specialist, Computer Security Specialist, Computer Specialist, Computer Systems Manager, Computer Systems Security Analyst, Computer Systems Technician, Cryptological Technician, Cryptologist, Cyber Defense Analyst, Cyber Incident Responder, Cyber Intel Planner, Cyber Operator, Cyber Ops Planner, Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Specialist, Data Recovery Planner, Data Security Administrator, Data Security Analyst, Database Security Expert, Exploitation Analyst, Information Assurance Analyst, Information Assurance Engineer, Information Security Analyst, Information Security Director, Information Security Engineer, Information Security Manager, Information Security Officer, Information Security Specialist, Information Systems Security Analyst, Information Systems Security Officer, Information Systems Security Specialist, Information Technology Analyst (IT Analyst), Information Technology Applications Developer (IT Applications Developer), Information Technology Audit Manager, Information Technology Auditor, Information Technology Consultant (IT Consultant), Information Technology Manager, Information Technology Security Analyst, Information Technology Specialist, Internet Security Specialist, Mission Assessment Specialist, Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Network Manager, Network Security Administrator, Network Security Analyst, Network Security Engineer, Network Security Officer, Partner Integration Planner, PC Analyst (Personal Computer Analyst), Programmer Analyst, Security Analyst, Security Architect, Security Consultant, Security Director, Security Engineer, Security Operations Analyst, Security Specialist, SOC Analyst, Systems Administrator, Systems Analyst, Systems Security Analyst, Systems Security Information Technology Specialist, Threat Monitoring Analyst, Warning Analyst

Company Description

RightStone is a strategic partner that works with our clients to place the highest caliber of talent for a wide range of industries and skill sets. For over 23 years RightStone has assisted organizations in attracting, recruiting, and placing qualified candidates quickly for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire opportunities. The right candidates are the most critical aspect of who RightStone is. If you are that candidate, we are interested in speaking with you

RightStone is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. RightStone is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors, coworkers, independent contractors and other third parties.

Minimum Education Required: Bachelor

Years of Experience Required: At Least 3 Years

Information Assurance Consultant - Active Secret Clearance

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