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Senior Systems Security Analyst - Defense: K2Share

Job IDSrSSA-D-0909
Company NameK2Share
Job CategoryTechnology; Law Enforcement/Security
LocationSan Antonio, TX
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
Experience5-10 Years Experience
Desired Education LevelBachelor's degree
Date PostedSeptember 30, 2009

Senior Systems Security Analyst, Managing Certification and Accreditation, Department of Defense



K2Share, LLC, is a firm built on meeting the needs of our clients and partners. We provide information assurance and secure hosting solutions to government and private entities. The success of our business has resulted in the creation of this position in the company.

Duties: This position will support programs within the Department of Defense (DoD) through the testing of security controls at the network, physical, and logical levels. This position assists current Information Systems Security Manager with designing, developing and implementing information security policies and documentation. The Analyst performs procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems and to protect systems.

  • Perform risk analysis, which also includes risk management
  • Lead development and maintenance of Department of Defense (DoD) Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) documentation and processes
  • Work within defined process guidelines and standards to ensure consistent work product and complete testing execution
  • Conducts accurate evaluation of the level of security required to mitigate identified risks and/or achieve compliance
  • Communicate with on-site resources, coordinate team tasking, and otherwise be accountable for the completion of deliverables at highest-quality
  • Escalate identified high-risk issues to Program Manager and/or system administrator
  • Perform quality review of documentation products to ensure deliverables are accurate
  • Interfaces with user community to understand their security needs and implements procedures to accommodate them
  • Evaluate advanced security technologies and provide recommendations regarding standardization and policies
  • Perform in a fast-paced environment where project deadlines are critical and multiple projects run in parallel
  • Acts as client point-of-contact and team lead on projects
  • Assists in training less experienced security staff
  • Requires occasional work outside of normal business hours and up to 80% travel
  • Reports to Program Manager

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of information systems security policies and techniques, including the following skills:

  • 7-10 years of experience in the information security field with at least five years of hands-on experience with building and managing certification and accreditation packages
  • Must hold current or be eligible to obtain DoD Security Clearance at Secret or higher level
  • (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and/or ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification required
  • Extensive experience with Department of Defense (DoD) Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP)
  • Familiar with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800 Series and the application of these standards in real-world systems
  • Must be able to weigh business needs against security concerns and articulate issues to management
  • Strong organizational and communication skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting of subject matter experts, vendors, subcontractors, and clients
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products

Preferred Skills:

  • Familiar with secure coding practices (including web-based applications)

Education: Bachelor's degree required

Compensation: Commensurate with experience; range is $75,000-90,000 annually

Benefits: Medical, Dental, STD, LTD, Life, 401(k)

Location: San Antonio, TX (work to be performed at client site; telecommuting possibilities)

You must be a United States citizen, be willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process, and submit to a credit and background investigation as part of the selection process.

The US Government restricts access by Foreign Nationals to certain types of technology and technical data. Consequently, this posting is intended only for US citizens.

K2Share is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and competitive compensation.

If you are interested in working in a challenging environment for a stable company that offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, send your resume to jobs@k2share.com or fax to 979-260-0037. Please include the position code in the subject line.

Email response is preferred. No phone calls please.




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