Information Assurance Analyst II (JSF)
American Systems · Point Mugu NAWC, CA, US
About this role
## Information Assurance Analyst II (JSF) ### Overview AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through strategic solutions in **Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training**. In this role, you will support **cybersecurity operations and compliance activities** to help maintain **secure, compliant, and properly authorized** information systems. You will collaborate with senior team members to ensure systems are secure, compliant, and configured according to **federal regulations**. ### Responsibilities (An average day) - Perform **STIG compliance reviews** - Support **internal security control assessments** - Assist with **A&A / RMF** activities - Support **remediation actions** to maintain secure and compliant systems - Apply **DoD cybersecurity policies, standards, and security principles** to protect **classified IT systems** and maintain compliance - Assist with **continuous monitoring** (assess control effectiveness, track vulnerability/compliance status, support reporting per **NIST** and **DoD** requirements) - Participate in **incident response** (identify, report, and help resolve security incidents) - Perform **risk analysis** for system changes; contribute to the **Risk Management Framework** and recommend security solutions to address gaps - Ensure **system documentation** is up to date - Manage and maintain **POA&Ms** (track remediation, validate closure evidence, communicate risk, support timely resolution) - Oversee **Configuration Management** (manage changes to security-relevant software, hardware, and firmware) - May require **occasional travel** for audits or inspections ### Qualifications - **U.S. Citizen** (required) - Minimum **3 years** of experience in **information assurance, cybersecurity, or related discipline** - Must have an active **Secret clearance** with ability to obtain **Top Secret with SCI eligibility**, **or** have an active **Top Secret with SCI eligibility** - Must hold a current **8570/8140 IAT Level II** certification (**Security+**, **CC**, **CCND**, **SSCP**) - Familiarity with federal and DoD cybersecurity standards, including **NIST SP 800-37**, **NIST SP 800-137**, **RMF**, and applicable security control/compliance requirements - Understanding of **network security** principles (firewall configuration, IDS/IPS, encryption methods) - Strong analytical skills to identify and mitigate security risks - Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment ### Clearance / Placement Note This is a federal contract position requiring candidates to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of **Security Clearance or Public Trust**. Adjudication is determined solely by the government. ### EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
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