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Security Expert II (ISSO)

Remote

IPT Associates (IPTA) is passionate about providing our customers with technical solutions that satisfy their business needs. Through collaborative interactions with customers, team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), technical leaders, and partners we design practical solutions that solve real problems for major government and business organizations. As a member of our team, you will work with a team of technologists focused on delivering innovative business solutions using emerging technologies through proven successful methods.

Our Team:

IPTA seeks talented people who are enthusiastic about applying technology to deliver innovative outcomes with “fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service.” Our belief is that our people are the key to success. By encouraging and enabling continued learning, our team members grow to achieve their personal career goals. We are looking for:

• Talented individuals with a passion for technology

• Ability to solve challenging technical business problems

• Self-directed professionals

• Hunger to continually learn and grow

Responsibilities:

• Assists mission application in RMF Authorization to Operate (ATO) process

• Performs STIG review, provides remediation recommendations and test results

• Ensures software, hardware, and firmware complies with appropriate security configuration guidelines

• Ensures proper configuration management procedures are followed prior to implementation and contingent upon necessary approval

• Initiates protective or corrective measures when a security incident or vulnerability is discovered

• Experience using various cyber security tools and analyzing results (Nessus, Checkmarx...Etc.)

• Provides guidance, oversight, and expertise on the overall security of DoD Information Systems

• Performs a variety of routine project tasks applied to specialized cyber security problems

Required Skills:

• Candidate must be a US Citizen

• Candidate must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance

• Candidate must have a DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CND, CCNA Security, etc.)

• Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in information security

• Candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Atlassian Product Family (Confluence, Jira)

• Experience supporting DoD government customers preferred

This job posting sets forth the authorities and responsibilities of this position, which may be changed from time to time as shall be determined. The compensation range for this role is based on the function, education, experience and qualifications of the applicants. IPTA provides a variety of benefits including health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, matching 401k, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran or disabled veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions, including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, returns from lay-off, terminations, and social and recreational programs on the principles of equal employment opportunity. Our employees have diverse backgrounds, skills, and ideas that collectively contribute to a rich working environment and greater opportunity for innovation.

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