GMD Information Assurance Systems Engineer 4 - (US-AL-Huntsville - 35899)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: 59415361
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Location
Huntsville, AL

Virtual Office/Telecommute?
(Things you should know about Virtual Office)
Virtual Work Not Available

Shift
First

Business Unit
Integrated Defense Sys

Division
Network & Space Systems

Program
Missile Defense Systems

Occupation Title
Systems Engineering

Skills Management Title
Systems Security

Job Classification
6K8CP4

Job Type
Non-Management

Experience Level
Mid Level (5-15 years of experience)

Exemption Status
Exempt

Union
No

Security Clearance Required?
(Security Clearance definitions)
Current Secret - US Citizenship Required

Work Eligibility Required?
Yes

US Person Status Required?
Yes

Export Control Required?
Yes

Relocation Money Available?
Yes

Date Posted
04/21/2008

Closing Date
(Things you should know about closing dates)
06/21/2008

Position Description
Performs Information Assurance (IA) related duties on Ground-based Mid-Course Defense (GMD) mission, test and administrative computing systems and networks. Specific duties include conducting Certification & Accreditation (C&A) pre-test, test execution and post-test analysis and mitigation planning; development and execution of network connection approval documents supporting GMD integration, test and operational events. Individual shall be required to conduct IA risk assessments, assess and recommend cost-effective risk-mitigating IA countermeasures, and coordinate security approvals to operate recommendations with Government customers and Certification/Designated Approval Authorities following Government Department of Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) and National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) processes. Will be required to present IA requirements, design and implementations at working groups and other technical forums. Other duties as directed. Some travel required to GMD operational sites and contractor locations. REQUIRED: Previous Information Assurance (IA) related work experience and knowledge of security requirements for Automated Information Systems. Related work experience with DoD 5200.22, 5200.40, 8500.1, 8500.2, Department of Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) and National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). Demonstrated success working in a distributed team environment with multiple organizations and contractors. Preferred: Demonstrated IA experience on major DoD weapons systems and familiarity with Unix, AIX, Linux, Sun Solaris and Windows. Knowledge of System risk management process, system architecture and design, and threat impact knowledge.

Competencies
General/Leadership
[ + ] Planning And Organizing

Identifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Proactively determines project or assignment requirements by breaking them down into tasks and identifying types of equipment, materials, and people needed. Effectively allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own work; avoids scheduling conflicts. Is an expert at taking advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently; coordinates with internal and external partners. Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.
[ + ] Systems Thinking

Consistently evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet team objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Formulates change strategies; frequently seeks input from other project leads and internal employees to evaluate options for change and encourage buy-in. Makes appropriate changes to job/role structures and processes by communicating effectively and focusing on new skill development. Uses extensive measurement systems to monitor the implementation.
Technical
[ + ] Analytical Skills

Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources with clients, customers and/or suppliers.
[ + ] Certification & Qualification

Extensive knowledge of verification, validation, certification and qualification processes and procedures, including knowledge of governing regulations and compliance requirements. Ability to assess and document test or analysis data to show compliance.
[ + ] Government Security Reg

Extensive and specialized knowledge of government security regulations (e.g., National Industrial