Information Technology Specialist (Information Security)

About this role

Six years of progressively technical experience with information security, preferably with Cisco, Microsoft and UNIX based systems, client/server applications and network engineering with a minimum of three years of hands-on experience securing enterprise environments. Applicable education may be substituted for years of experience. Industry certifications such as Microsoft server and workstation (MCSE), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), ISACA CISA, Security+, CySA+, CCNA, CEH, CISSP, or Security X (CASP) are highly preferred.

As an authorized and privileged user of Department of Defense Information Systems must possess or receive Information Assurance awareness by completing the Security + Certification as a condition of access within six months of employment and thereafter must complete annual Information Assurance awareness training. Must know concepts and principles used with routers, switches, firewalls, security hierarchy, and the application of encryption key infrastructures and authentication processes.

Ability to relate business requirements, and risks to technology implementation for network security. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a very strong ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Must successfully complete a security clearance to travel and/or complete assigned duties that require access to classified national security information. This position had been determined as Non-critical Sensitive.

As a condition of employment, the incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain an Access National Agency Check and Inquiries (ANACI/ Tier 3) Secret Clearance to access classified information.

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