INFORMATION ASSURANCE CONSULTANT - ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE

Company: RightStone, a division of Cornerstone Staffing
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

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!

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

Information Assurance Consultant

• 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
    • CompTIA Security+ Certification
      Clearances
      • Active Secret Clearance
        Job Description
        
        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.
        
        
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