Information Assurance and Security Specialist DC

Qualifications:

• Experience in identifying gaps in existing architectures.
• Experience in designing security architectures to mitigate threats.
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS) and network security methodologies.
• Knowledge of network access, identity, and access management (e.g. public key infrastructure, Oauth, OpenID, SAML, SPML).
• Knowledge of capabilities and applications of network equipment including routers, switches, servers, transmission media, and related hardware.
• Knowledge of remote access technology concepts.
• Knowledge of application firewall concepts and functions (e.g. single point of authentication enforcement, data anonymization, DLP scanning, SSL security).
• Work experience in cybersecurity designs for systems, networks, and multi-level security requirements or requirements for processing multiple classification levels of data.
• Knowledge of risk management processes and experience in conducting risk assessments.
• Familiarity with the application of privacy principles to organizational requirements.
• Knowledge of identity and access management methods.
• Experience with Windows, Unix, and Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery operation plans.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills capable of managing projects that drive business objectives.
• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in team environments and to negotiate with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and to prioritize tasks.
• Innovative thinker who is self-directed and resourceful.

Flexible work from home options available.