Information Assurance Specialist

Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Our core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data Analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering.

Synergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including: group medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with company match, PTO & Bonus Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, parental leave, tuition and training reimbursement, a referral bonus program, and well-being programs.

At Synergy, you’ll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that we have career mentors available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven. If that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you!

This position is designated as work-from-home.

About the Role:

• Provides support to plan, coordinate, and implement the organization’s information security.
• Provides support for facilitating and helping agencies identify their current security infrastructure and define future programs, design and implementation of security related to IT systems.
• Oversees the efforts of the contractor security staff to design, develop, engineer and implement solutions to security requirements.
• Responsible for the implementation and development of DHS IT security.
• Gathers and organizes technical information about an organization's mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs in the MLS arena.
• Performs risk analyses which also includes risk assessment.
• Provides support to plan, coordinate, and implement the organization’s information security.
• Provides support for facilitating and helping agencies identify their current security infrastructure and define future programs, design and implementation of security related to IT systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide support to plan, coordinate, and implement the organization’s information security.
• Conduct security compliance verification and assessment.
• Understand and interpret different security controls.
• Review application architecture and technology stack including COTS and GOTS platforms to assess security vulnerabilities.
• Assess application security compliance with DoD STIG and IAVA standards.
• Conduct security map and gap analysis.
• Provide security finding assessment report, resolution implementation plan, and level of effort.
• Identify and propose security finding remediation solutions.
• Perform risk analyses which also includes risk assessment.
• Complete pertinent security and information assurance documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience working as Security or IA Analyst supporting the DoD or other federal agencies.
• Understanding of DoD system security accreditation process and DISA STIGs.
• Understanding of CORA and readiness policies.
• Experience creating security implementation plans and schedules.
• Experience creating and managing POA&Ms that address security compliance issues.
• Experience creating security finding assessment report and remediation solution proposal.
• Understanding of web application firewall enforcement.
• Understanding of PKI certificate implementation and configuration.
• Experience managing security compliance requirements related to Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Experience working as Systems Administrator/Database Administrator with familiarity working on diverse platforms such as UNIX, Linux, Windows, SQL Server, or Oracle is desirable.
• A working knowledge of several of the following areas is required:
  • Understanding of business security practices and procedures;
  • Knowledge of current security tools available;
  • Hardware/Software security implementation;
  • Different communication protocols;
  • Encryption techniques/tools;
  • Familiarity with commercial products i.e. COTS and GOTS.

Education Requirements:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Preferred: Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, System Engineer or other technical area. 

Citizenship & Clearance Requirements:

• Required: U.S. Citizen.
• Required: Public Trust

Target Salary Range

Compensation for roles at Synergy is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the requirements of the role; level of experience; education and certifications; the individual’s combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities; as well as alignment with market data, federal and state laws, and other business and contract considerations. The estimated pay range for this position is: $70,000.00 – $90,000.00. The disclosed range has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and represent just one component of Synergy’s total compensation package for employees. 

Candidate AI Policy

Synergy is committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate evaluation process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly granted. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Synergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants for employment or its employees on the basis of age, race (including hair texture/style), creed, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, sex, medical condition, pregnancy (childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, personal appearance, organ donation and hair length associated with race, genetic information or characteristics, family responsibilities, familial status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, political affiliation, arrest records and criminal convictions, credit information, matriculation, homeless status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon these protected categories is expressly prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including job selection, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.

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