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Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO)

Location:	U.S. Embassy, IZ, Baghdad (Bagdad), Iraq, Middle East
Job Type:	Contract
Posted:	1st Jul 2010
Closing Date:	31st Dec 2011
Posted By:	Pelatron, Inc.
Details:
Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO) SCOPE U.S. Citizenship required - The Command & Control Systems (C2S) Group is seeking an experienced Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO) to support the existing United States Forces-Iraq (USF-I). This position will require the candidate to work at numerous US military camps throughout the Iraqi theater. RESPONSIBILITIES • The candidate must be familiar with the DoD standards - guiding the development of IA policy, requirements, engineering and certification and accreditation • Able to translate security policies and requirements into an IA configuration implementation and application requirements • Capable of performing network and host vulnerability scans and document results in relation to residual risk identification • Must be familiar with network vulnerability scanners (ex. Retina, Harris STAT, ISS, etc.) • Must be familiar with patch management software (ex. WSUS, Update Expert, SMS, Hercules, etc) • Must have experience with web content filtering (ex. Websense, Blue Coat, etc) • Must complete incident handling processes and analyze data from scans. The candidate will implement and enforce security policies across the organization. The IASO will be responsible for securing UNIX and Microsoft operating systems as needed. The candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. It is critical for candidates to have in-depth knowledge of the listed skill sets. The IASO is also responsible for training personnel in their area on the skill sets listed above. Candidates may be asked to work with these applications independently at remote sites. This is an extremely dynamic environment and the customer has high expectations for our IA Professionals throughout the USF-I AOR. The IASO is also responsible for other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Must be able to obtain a US SECRET security clearance and be a US citizen with valid passport • Must have at least 4 years experience • Must be familiar with patch management software • Must have experience with web content filtering • Must complete incident handling processes and analyze data from scans • Must hold certification as an Information System Auditor (CISA) • Possess certifications from the following: • CISSP • SAN (either Cisco or Microsoft ) • Must meet overseas medical deployment qualifications DESIRED SKILLS • Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with short timelines • Ability to maintain a professional and courteous manner in difficult situations • Ability to maintain high-quality work to manage multiple critical projects • Ability to perform and participate in a team-oriented environment • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of users • Excellent customer service skills and demeanor REQUIRED EDUCATION A minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical experience is required. Pelatron is an Equal Opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.

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