Federal Information Assurance Analyst

IA position supporting Federal risk assessment and certification and accreditation projects.  Provide guidance on security technologies, threats, vulnerabilities, standards, and current best practices to enhance the client’s security program.  The candidate will support System Owners and Managers by coordinating C&A activities throughout the system lifecycle. Duties will include developing System Security Plans, performing risk assessments, conducting self assessments, training system administrators in the IT security process, and evaluate information security controls.  The successful applicant will be part of Sentar’s IA services team providing security expertise to US Federal and DoD programs. 

Qualifications Include:

•  Strong technical background in NIST or DoD information assurance

• System certification and accreditation including: Security plan development, security risk analysis and risk mitigation reporting (i.e. POA&M), vulnerability analysis, and assessment briefings to senior government personnel

•  Working knowledge of NIST 800-37 and 800-39

• Comprehensive understanding of 800-53 and 800-53A

•  Expertise with the system development lifecycle

• Familiarity with FISMA and OMB A-130

• Working knowledge of Trusted Agent FISMA (TAF) or Risk Management System (RMS) is a plus

• CISSP or GIAC certifications preferred

• Software development, test, or IV&V background is a plus

• Dynamic self-starter with strong problem-solving and documentation skills

• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills

• Must be a customer service-oriented team player capable of handling changing priorities and multiple tasks

• Must possess or be capable of obtaining Secret Clearance

• Six (6) or more years experience relevant to IT security consulting and/or implementation

• MS Degree preferred / BS Degree

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      Excellent salary and benefits, flexibility, dynamic work environment.  Applicant selected
      will be subject to a government security investigation. 

Sentar, Inc., 315 Wynn Dr., Suite 1, Huntsville, AL  35805

Fax to (256) 430-0840