Information Assurance Technician

About the role

Trace Systems is seeking an Information Assurance Technician to perform hands-on vulnerability scanning, remediation validation, compliance tracking and cyber-incident support for the Electronic Air Command Network (EACN) at Scott AFB, Illinois. The associated project is currently in the proposal stage.

Key responsibilities

• Perform weekly network vulnerability scans using approved Air Force tools such as ACAS and document results.
• Analyze findings, validate remediation and provide status for the EACN Security-Compliance Report.
• Support implementation and tracking of patches, updates, STIGs and cyber orders across network hardware and software.
• Maintain compliance information in DISA VMS/CMRS and Air Force compliance-tracking systems.
• Provide technical configuration information and documentation to Government engineers, the ISSM and the IA Manager.
• Perform first-responder scans, Post-Notification Investigation support and Network Defense incident reporting.
• Collect and back up IDS Defense Center configuration and data, syslog, firewall and DNS logs as directed.
• Support ATO documentation, vulnerability remediation and secure configuration of EACN systems.

Required profile

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance (minimum); higher-level eligibility may be required.
• US citizenship required due to the nature of the work and contract requirements.
• Meets DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the assigned work role (Work Role 541 Vulnerability Assessment Technician, Intermediate level).
• 3+ years of cybersecurity, information assurance, vulnerability management or secure network support experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology or a related field preferred.

Required skills

• DoD 8140 certification, including CISSP (active).
• Preferred: experience with VMS/CMRS, ACT, IDS, syslog, firewall and DNS analysis, eMASS or Air Force ATO support.
• Preferred: experience supporting EACN, A2G2, classified networks or an Air Force cybersecurity program, and prior military service or DoD/Air Force customer support.

What we offer

• Base salary range of $70,000 to $95,000, depending on location, experience, qualifications, skills and performance.
• Benefits package that may include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, company holidays and paid time off.