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Avint LLC is seeking a motivated, career, and customer-oriented Information System Security Engineer and/or Manager to join our team in the Hanscom AFB/Concord MA area. The person in this position shall ensure that all system and application deliverables meet the requirements of DoD and Air Force Cybersecurity policies and directives.

The activities within this position include:

• Supporting system and or application assessment and authorization (A&A) efforts, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks, and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and USAF policies (i.e., CNSS, NIST, RMF, etc.)
• Developing policies and procedures to enhance the cybersecurity posture and hygiene of USAF enterprise systems and applications, both on premises and in the cloud, effectively ensuring the reliability of and accessibility of those information systems and applications
• Recommending and developing governance and engineering solutions which prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
• Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
• Promoting awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in Avints visions and goals.
• Conducting systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews.
• Creating systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
• Implementing programs to ensure that systems, networks, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures.
• Participating in network and systems acquisition and design to ensure procurement, development, and implementation of appropriate systems security policies.
• Facilitating the gathering, analysis, and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes.
• Assessing security events to determine impact and implementing mitigations, remediations, and/or other corrective actions.
• Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Possess the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in either cybersecurity engineering, cybersecurity management, or both
• Possess the ability to perform tasks with minimal oversight
• Possess the ability to oversee the efforts of junior and mid-level personnel within cybersecurity team
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles and guidance
• Possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply cybersecurity standards, procedures and practices within the organization
• Possess the ability to explain cybersecurity principles and how they affect cross functional areas through written and/or oral communication
• Minimum of DoD IAT III certification
• Degree and Education Requirements:

• Masters degree and 12 years of experience in Cybersecurity/IT, of which 5 years must be in the DoD, OR
• Bachelors degree and 15 years of experience in Cybersecurity/IT, of which 5 year must be in the DoD OR
• With no degree, 20 years of cybersecurity/IT experience with proper certifications , of which 8 year must be in the DoD.

Benefits

Joining Avint is a win-win proposition! You will feel the personal touch of a small business and receive BIG business benefits. From competitive salaries, full health, and generous PTO and Federal Holidays. Additionally, we encourage every Avint employee to further their professional development. To assist you in achieving your goals, we offer reimbursement for courses, exams, and tuition. Interested in a class, conference, program, or degree? Avint will invest in YOU and your professional development!

Avint is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.