Software Analyst - Los Angeles
Overview:
The Software Analyst ensures compliance with United States Air Force (USAF) regulation through proper testing and evaluation of currently unapproved software for the use within the AFRL Research & Development (R&D) network. The Software Analyst produces data that enables the AFRL/RQ-West Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to properly determine risk, assess vulnerabilities, and to submit recommendation for command level approval.In the Risk Management Framework (RMF) of the software approval process, the Software Analyst arranges the software testing environment, establishes testing environment baselines, and produces raw test results for the AFRL/RQ-West ISSM analysis.
As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.
SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers’ missions for more than 45 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States.For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.
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Responsibilities:
- Establish a software testing environment via desktop, laptop, and virtual machine (VM).
- Use the most current test evaluation software and documentation version.
- Complete an “Application Request Worksheet” (ARW) for each software evaluation.
- Tracks all software testing requests and provides detailed notes in the Web Help Desk (WHD) ticketing system.
- Provide updates to the Web Help Desk ticket on the status of software testing.
- Creates software deployment packages for approved local software on the SATURN network and uploads packages to AFRL site for Air Force wide review.
- Create detailed software installation instructions for newly approved software for the SATURN network and upload documents to digital software repository.
- Create software certification assessments (SCAs) for newly approved software and have the documents reviewed and signed off by the Cybersecurity Office.
- Manage the digital software repository for SCA expirations.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in system administration and/or technical support. In addition, intermediate level knowledge of computer ports, protocols, and services.
- Microsoft Certified Professional (or Technology Specialist) certification (or approved training) for Microsoft Windows 10 or higher or CompTIA A+ 220-1101 and 220-1102.
- DOD 8140 IAT-II certification (CompTIA Security+CE).
- DoD Interim Secret clearance or higher.
At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices, resulting in CMMI Level 3 certification and ISO registrations including 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States.
SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.