Assistant Information Systems Security Mgr with Top Secret/SCI to work in Washington, DC

Job Category:Information Security Primary Location:USA-DC: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-WASHINGTONSchedule:Full-time Job Type:Standard Employee Status:RegularJob Posting: 2008-08-28Description: Assistant Information Systems Security Manager w/ Top Secret/SCI to work in Washington, DC**To be considered for this position, you must hold a Top Secret security clearance, with a current background investigation and be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Access (SCI). Essential Job Functions Identify security risks, threats and vulnerabilities of networks, systems, applications and new technology initiatives. Provide technical support in the development, testing and operation of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, enterprise anti-virus and software deployment tools. Conduct complex security architecture analysis to evaluate and mitigate issues. Develops policies and procedures for securing the system infrastructure and applications. Develop complex technical and programmatic assessments, evaluates engineering and integration initiatives and provides complex technical support to assess security policies, standards and guidelines. Develop, implement, enforce and communicate security policies and/or plans for data, software applications, hardware and telecommunications. Perform highly complex product evaluation, recommend and implement products/services for network security. Validate and test complex security architecture and design solutions to produce detailed engineering specifications with recommended vendor technologies. Identify and oversee the installation, modification or replacement of hardware or software components and any configuration change(s) that affects security. Provide complex technical oversight and enforcement of security directives, orders, standards, plans and procedures at server sites. Develop manuals and ensures system support personnel receive/maintain security awareness and training. Assess the impact on the business unit/customer caused by theft, destruction, alteration or denial of access to information and reports to senior management. Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel. Top Secret security clearance, with a current background investigation and be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Access (SCI). Experience working with leading firewall, network scanning and intrusion detection products and authentication technologies Other Duties Assist FBI HQ divisions and field offices in assessing their compliance with prevailing Federal, DOJ and FBI governing directives for IT systems and facilities, particularly as applies to the C&A process. Work through a network of ISSOs, system owners, certifiers and accreditation representatives to facilitate the C&A process. Identify system residual risks and reviews computer system certification documentation for completeness and accuracy in conjunction with system accreditation. Analyze and evaluate suitability of proposed security architectures for new IT systems and networks. Work with certification and accreditation authorities to define appropriate system and network assurance requirementsOther QualificationsMust be familiar with NIST SP 800 Series, DCID 6/3 and DCID 6/9 security requirements and processes. First-hand familiarity with Federal Certification and Accreditation standards (FISMA, Computer Security Act, etc.) is required. Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC) and technical certifications (e.g MCSE, CNE, CCDP) as well as IBM mainframe operating systems and applications experience are a plus. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field preferred 9 + years of experience in network, host, data and/or application security in multiple operating system environments Experience working with IP networking, networking protocols and understanding of security related technologies including encryption, IPsec, PKI, VPNs, firewalls, proxy services, DNS, electronic mail and access-lists Experience working with internet, web, application and network security techniques Experience working with relevant operating system security (Windows, Solaris, Linux, etc.) Experience working with leading firewall, network scanning and intrusion detection products and authentication technologies Experience working with federal regulations related to information security (FISMA, Computer security Act, etc.) Experience working with NIST Special Publications and C&A process methodology Possess security certifications (CISSP, CCNA, etc) and/or top secret security clearance.Other Qualifications Strong communication skills Strong analytical and problem solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve network/operating system security issues Ability to perform and interpret vulnerability assessments Ability to administer the operations of a security infrastructure Ability to balance and prioritize work Remote Work Location Authorized:No Relocation Assistance:Not AvailableClearance Level:TS/SCI Create Success