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Reference Number:
CH-21-10
Classification:
Full-Time
Clearance Required:
Secret
Application Contact:
Greg.mcgill@centurum.com
Min. Education:
High School
Location:
Kansas City, MO
Travel Required:
N/A

Duties of Position

The candidate will provide automated and manual validations of Information Assurance Controls (IACs) and Validation Procedures (VPs) in accordance with the DoD Guidelines, CNSSI 1253 and/or NIST 800-Publications. Perform checks of systems and applications for IA vulnerabilities using approved automated IA tools (ACAS, SCAP-compliant scanners, DISA STIG Viwer, etc.), custom scripts and manually (Security Technical Implementation Guides [STIGS]). Document raw findings in a quicklook report, for customer notification. Create and maintain system Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M). Complete required documentation and upload data into MCCAST online repository. Apply principles of Information Security, Defense-in-Depth, and Information Assurance Business Best Practices (BBP) to mitigate the level of risk. Provide recommendations for corrective actions and mitigation strategies. Perform self-assessments and Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) for DoD and other federal agencies.

Required Skills & Experience

Must be a US citizen, able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance or higher, must have a DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level II certification prior to hire. High School Diploma; advanced training. Experience administering or configuring Window Severs/ VMware EXSI/ Database (SQL, Oracle)/Web (IIS,Apache)/ SharePoint/ Linux/Unix/Solaris/ Cisco Network gear (Switches, Routers, ASA, etc.) F5/Palo Alto/ Brocade Devices /SANS-NAS. Experience using DoD approved tools (ACAS, SCAP-compliant scanners, etc.).

This position requires a Secret US DoD security clearance.

Preferred Skills

BS in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field. Fully Qualified Marine Corps Validator and/or Fully Qualified Navy Validator (FQNV), VMware/ Database (SQL, Oracle)/Web (IIS,Apache) Linux/Unix/Solaris experience. CISSP, CISA, CISM, GCIH, CCNA, RHCA strongly preferred.

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*The majority of our positions require a DoD security clearance

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits enrollment from their date of hire:

  • Health Insurance - Centurum provides insurance for employee and dependent in a comprehensive package. Coverage for vision care is included. This option is available on a cost-sharing basis.
  • Dental Insurance - Available in conjunction with Health Insurance for an additional cost. Provides oral maintenance care for employee and dependent.
  • Basic Life Insurance - Company provided benefit for all full-time employees.
  • Supplemental Life Insurance - Optional life insurance coverage to employees at group rates.
  • Dependant Life Insurance - Optional coverage for dependents at a group rate.
  • Long Term Disability Insurance - Optional coverage available to employees at group rates.
  • Vacation and Sick Leave - Leave accrual is determined by length of service.
  • Holidays - The company observes ten paid holidays each year.
  • Retirement 401(k) Plan - Investments can be made into selected mutual funds under this plan. Employee is fully vested from plan entry date. The company may match employee contributions depending upon profit.

Centurum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing employment opportunities for all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by U.S. law. Centurum makes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.