Senior Information Assurance and Security Specialist
About NFF:
Since 1996, NFF has designed, architected, and delivered IT network and security solutions to many state, and local government agencies, K-20 educational institutions, federal agencies, and large enterprise businesses across the mid-Atlantic.NFF is a technology services and solutions provider, specializing in next-generation IT infrastructure including networks, data centers, cloud migrations, IT security, collaboration and mobility, and full/part-time staff augmentation services.
Our solutions, professional services and IT staffing portfolio are centered around building more resilient, secure, adaptive, and intelligent IT infrastructure and include comprehensive assessment, architecture, design, integration and installation services, and ongoing performance management services though our Network Operations Center (NOC).
NFF is a Cisco Gold Partner with a Customer Experience Specialization and was a “Cisco Top-5 Mid-Atlantic SLED Partner” in 2019, 2020 and 2022. NFF has maintained Cisco Gold Partnership since 2008, is the only Cisco Gold Partner headquartered in the District of Columbia.In addition to Cisco, NFF has key partnerships with many manufacturers and IT solution providers including, Rapid7, Arctic Wolf, VMware, NetApp and Splunk.
NFF is a District of Columbia (DC) Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) and a SBA Certified Small Business with headquarters in downtown Washington, DC. Our dedication to quality is reflected in our accomplishment of being awarded multiple ISO 9001:2015 certifications.
About this Position / Responsibilities:
NFF, Inc. is seeking a Senior Information and Assurance Specialist for one of our premier DC customers. The IA Specialist will be providing will be maintaining and monitoring day to day operation of our customer's infrastructure and security.
Requirements- Determines enterprise information assurance and security standards.
- Develops and implements information assurance/security standards and procedures.
- Coordinates, develops, and evaluates security programs for an organization. Recommends information assurance/security solutions to support customers' requirements.
- Identifies, reports, and resolves security violations.
- Establishes and satisfies information assurance and security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands.
- Supports customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies.
- Applies know-how to government and commercial common user systems, as well as to dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures.
- Performs analysis, design, and development of security features for system architectures.
- Analyzes and defines security requirements for computer systems which may include mainframes, workstations, and personal computers.
- Designs, develops, engineers, and implements solutions that meet security requirements.
- Provides integration and implementation of the computer system security solution.
- Analyzes general information assurance-related technical problems and provides basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems.
- Performs vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle.
- Ensures that all information systems are functional and secure.
Qualifications:
Qualifications- 16+ years of experience developing, maintaining and recommending enhancements to IS policies/requirements (Required)
- 16+years of experience performing vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems/apps (Required)
- 16+ years of experience identifying, reporting and resolving security violations (Required)
- Cloud-Azure (Highly Desired)
- Experience in complex Enterprise-level projects (Required)
- Expert understanding of Windows server operating systems (Required)
- Knowledge of on-premise and cloud security productions (Required)
- Good understanding of IP Networks/Security (Required)
- Extensive experience troubleshooting NetApp SAN (Required)
- In-depth knowledge of SAN replication/Disaster Recovery (Highly Desired)
- Hands-on experience managing storage on VMware ESXi (Required)
- Good understanding of server/endpoint operating sytem (Required)
- Windows 2016 AD Enterprise troubleshooting experience (Required)
- In-depth experience with Disaster Recovery & Avoidance planning (Required)
- VMare Site Recovery Manager experience (Highly Desired)
- Excellent understanding of troubleshooting IT infrastructure (Highly Desired)
- Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience (Required)
- Master's Degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience (Highly Desired)
- Security CISSP, Security+, CEH (Required)
NFF Disclosures:
NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:
- Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
- STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&D
- Comprehensive 401k plan
- Paid Time Off
NFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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