Information Assurance Specialist

Information Assurance Specialist IIROLEWe need an Information Assurance Specialist II for the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific. NIWC Pacific provides advanced technology and integrated solutions to support the mission of the U.S. Navy and other Department of Defense entities. Your role as a Specialist Information Assurance II for the NIWC Pacific will be to ensure the security of information systems. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.What We Do: We specialize in analyzing and defining system requirements to ensure that our solutions meet the highest standards. Our focus is on delivering comprehensive and effective system integrations.RESPONSIBILITIESImplement and maintain security measures for information systems.Conduct security assessments and vulnerability tests.Monitor and analyze security protocols and procedures.Ensure compliance with DoD security regulations.Provide recommendations for improving information security.REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE5 years of professional experience in information assurance.Proficiency in implementing and monitoring security measures.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in information security or a related field.DESIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONSCurrently hold a DoD CSWF IAT Level 1 certification OR all of the below baseline certifications:A+ CECCNA-SecurityCNDNetwork+ CESSCPOR; Currently hold a DoD CSWF IAT Level 2 certification OR all of the below baseline certifications:CCNA-SecurityCySA+GICSPGSECSecurity+ CECNDSSCPLOCATIONSan Diego, CA 92152CLEARANCETop Secret clearance required.Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) required.Mandatory completion of SCI security training.CLIENTNaval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) PacificTRAVELTravel may be required.WORK HOURSFull-time = 40 hours a week, 8 hours a dayBENEFITSComprehensive healthcare, vision, and dental.Retirement (401k & Roth)EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATIONEmployment Classification Eligibility — W2RELOCATIONNot eligible for relocation benefitsOther Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time. #J-18808-Ljbffr