Senior Information Assurance Engineer

Location: Adelphi, MD

Required Clearance: Top Secret

Certifications: IAM II Level

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Required Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of experience as an Information Assurance Engineer.

Description

PingWind is seeking a Senior Information Assurance Engineer who is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems within the organization. This role involves developing and implementing security measures, conducting security assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The Senior Information Assurance Engineer plays a critical role in protecting the organization’s information assets and supporting the overall cybersecurity strategy.

Primary Responsibilities

Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:

· Develop and implement comprehensive information assurance strategies to protect the organization's information systems.

· Design, configure, and manage security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption solutions.

· Ensure security measures are aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

· Conduct risk assessments to identify and evaluate security risks to information systems.

· Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO, GDPR, HIPAA).

· Prepare and submit reports and documentation for audits and inspections.

· Conduct security assessments, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits.

· Ensure timely remediation of identified vulnerabilities.

· Lead the response to security incidents, including investigation, containment, and remediation.

· Conduct post-incident analysis to identify root causes and improve security measures.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

· Top Secret

· IAM II Level

Desired Qualifications

· Master’s Degree

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

Paid Federal Holidays

Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options

401k with matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Continuing education assistance

Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.