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Information Assurance – IA – Operations Windows/Linux Analyst
| Company | SMX |
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| Location | Patuxent River, MD, USA |
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| Salary | $86000 – $143200 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Clearance Required: Secret
- Must be eligible for upgrade to Top Secret
- 2-4 years of Windows Administration experience
- Experience in DoD Information Assurance/Cyber policy and procedures to include hardening of systems, implementing STIGs, and scanning
- Knowledge of NIST guidelines
- RMF knowledge
- Experience with administering Windows/Linux operating systems
- Knowledge of DoD Information Assurance practices, including STIG checklists and SCAP scanning
- DoD 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) (Examples of minimum acceptable certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, G SEC, Security+ CE, SSCP)
- Detail-oriented and able to work multiple assignments autonomously and in a team setting
- Strong communication skills
- Must be able to interact with peers, management, and senior engineers in a constantly evolving environment to ensure a positive customer experience and atmosphere in the workplace
Responsibilities
- Monitor NHDSM ticketing system
- Vulnerability scanning and remediation
- Assist Sys Admin Team with OS and Application Patching
- Collaborate with Sys Admin Team on writing Vulnerability Mitigation Statements
- Complete STIG Checklists using scripting and automation
- Attend collaboration meetings to address STIG/SCAP discrepancies
- ACAS scanning
- Create and review ACAS reports
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with vulnerability assessment and remediation is desired
- Experience with ACAS Security Center is desired
- Experience with PDQ Management Software is desired
- Experience with Microsoft Windows Sever Update Services (WSUS) is desired
