Systems Analyst (Information Assurance)

Job Description Job Title: Systems Analyst (Information Assurance) Job ID: 8492 Location: VA - Portsmouth Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Return to Previous Page Switch to Internal View Org Marketing Statement Alion Science and Technology is an employee-owned technology solutions company delivering technical expertise and operational support to the Department of Defense, civilian government agencies and commercial customers. Building on 70 years of R&D and engineering experience, Alion brings innovation and insight to multiple business areas: defense operations; modeling & simulation; wireless communication; industrial technology; chemical, biological, nuclear & environmental sciences; information technology; and naval architecture & marine engineering. Based in McLean, Virginia, Alion has 3700 employee-owners at major offices, customer sites and laboratories worldwide. Qualifications The Systems Engineering Operation of Alion's Engineering Integration Solutions Sectors is currently accepting applications for Systems Analysts with a minimum of two (2) years operational experience and/or OT&E experience.  Have a current working knowledge of Information Assurance (IA) as it relates to operational testing, to include experience with the test and evaluation of systems or networks affected by IA concerns.  Possess demonstrated experience with IA  metrics, data collection methodologies, data collating and reporting in an operational testing environment.  Possess demonstrated experience involving vulnerability assessments, results analysis and proposed risk mitigation solutions.  Successful candidates will possess a Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one. Responsibilities Provide support as necessary to plan and execute operational tests including:  Develop new or modify existing methods to enable discipline process of IA metrics.  Collect IA data during test events,  conduct vulnerability scans on IT systems and local area networks, document IA shortfalls and vulnerabilities. Provide technical support to Test Director for OT&E for IT systems, including families of systems, individual mission critical systems and business systems to include IA test requirements, IA test methods, and performance measures.  Analyze data from test events, questionnaires, and conduct data reduction. Closing Statement Find out just how far your skills will take you with Alion Science and Technology.  Join us.  We offer competitive salaries and outstanding benefit packages to full and half-time employees. Conditions of Employment Applicants who are offered employment with Alion will be required to complete an Alion Application for Employment form.  Also, as a condition of employment, you will be required to sign a Disclosure and Authorization form for a background/reference check of employment history, education, references and criminal records.  Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of your reference check. Equal Employment Opportunity We value the cultural differences our employees bring to Alion.  EOE/AA/M/F/V/D. How To Apply We offer competitive salaries and outstanding benefit packages to full and half-time employees.  Please apply on-line by uploading your resume or cut and paste your resume using our resume template.