Information Assurance (IA) Technical Manager (TESA)-Germany

Job Description

Information Assurance (IA) Technical Manager (TESA)

GERMANY

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Comtech Systems, Inc (CSI) is looking for Information Assurance (IA) Technical Manager (TESA) candidates who will provide IA related customer support functions including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, customer support, and/or training, in response to customer requirements for the NE systems, firewalls, grid sensors, etc., and enhance rule sets to block sources of malicious traffic. Candidates will be expected to work with a spirit of cooperation and must exhibit a tenacious work ethic while possessing the drive and critical thinking to excel in potentially tumultuous conditions.

Prefer candidates with a valid US passport.

Must have an active, current Top-Secret Clearance.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

At our core, Comtech employees are driven by innovation. We are leaders in the advanced global commercial and government communications market. A career at Comtech enables you to design, develop, produce, and market innovative products, systems, and services for advanced communications solutions. You will facilitate and enhance the way people, businesses, and governments communicate around the world.

Comtech Systems, Inc (CSI). is a leading provider of mission critical solutions to government and civilian agencies with a focus on C4ISR solutions using any type of network, whether mobile, fixed, static, terrestrial, marine, airborne or in space. To help our customers combat a growing number of cyber-attacks on their systems, we provide training and certification and vulnerability compliance assessment. Comtech designs, develops, produces, and markets innovative products, systems, and services for advanced communications solutions. We are technology leaders in the markets that we serve and conduct our business through Government solutions. Our market segments consist of: Tactical Communications, Space & Component Technology, Mobile Datacom, and Cyber Security Solutions.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

All candidates will perform the following duties:

Manage accounts, network rights, and access to Network Environmental (NE) systems and equipment.

Install, configure and troubleshoot Information Assurance solutions in a deployed environment to include: MacAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (EPO) Server, Blue Coat SG Proxy, Microsoft WSUS, eEye Retina Scanner.

Install, test, maintain, and upgrade network operating systems software and hardware to comply with Information Assurance (IA) requirements.

Implement applicable patches including Information Assurance & Vulnerability Assessment (IAVAs), Information Assurance & Vulnerability Bulletin (IAVBs), and Technical Assessment (TAs) for their NE.

Provide end user support for all IA related applications for the NE.

Perform IA related customer support functions including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, customer support, and/or training, in response to customer requirements for the NE.

Analyze patterns of non-compliance and take appropriate administrative or programmatic actions to minimize security risks and insider threats.

Write and maintain scripts for the NE.

Examine potential security violations to determine if the NE policy has been breached, assess the impact, and preserve evidence.

Support, monitor, test, and troubleshoot hardware and software IA problems pertaining to the NE.

Analyze system performance for potential security problems.

Assess the performance of IA security controls within the NE.

Identify IA vulnerabilities resulting from a departure from the implementation plan or that were not apparent during testing.

Configure, optimize, and test network servers, hubs, routers, and switches to ensure they comply with security policy, procedures, and technical requirements.

Recommend and schedule IA related repairs in the NE.

Evaluate potential IA security risks and take appropriate corrective and recovery action.

Ensure that hardware, software, data, and facility resources are archived, sanitized, or disposed of in a manner consistent with system security plans and requirements.

Diagnose and resolve IA problems in response to reported incidents.

Research, evaluate, and provide feedback on problematic IA trends and patterns in customer support requirements.

Ensure IA Workforce Technical (IAT) Level I personnel are properly trained.

Perform system audits to assess security related factors within the NE.

Develop and implement access control lists on routers, firewalls, and other network devices.

Apply security requirements to an operating system for the NE or CE used in their current position.

Adhere to Information System (IS) security laws and regulations to support functional operations for the NE.

Implement response actions in reaction to security incidents.

Support the design and execution of exercise scenarios.

Support Security Test and Evaluations (Part of Certification and Accreditation Process).

Work with other privileged users to jointly solve IA problems.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

All candidates will have the following minimum skills:

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in support of installations, repair, troubleshooting or maintenance of communications electronic systems or equipment.

Minimum of three (3) years of experience operating and maintaining in a tactical environment antenna controller, SSPA, LNA/LNB, up and down converters, Fiber optic/Coax/Ethernet Cable, Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) and Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) modems (satellite modems).

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a military contingency environment.

Experience and skill with commercial and military satellite acquisition procedures and commercial TDMA/DAMA modems required.

Software Configuration Management Plan (SCMP) experience.

Knowledge of the Information System (IS) security laws and regulations to support functional operations for the NE.

Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally with diverse audiences, internally and externally to foster strong teamwork.

Work well independently or as a member of a team environment

Detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, OR an Associate’s degree plus 7 years of recent specialized experience, OR eleven (11) total years of recent specialized experience.

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.

Experience in maintaining certifications related to the requirement of the position.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

All candidates will have the following required certification(s):

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Network+

GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)

Comtech offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:

Medical, Dental and Vision

LTD, Supplemental Life insurance and AD&D

Comprehensive 401k plan

Vacation accrual of 10 days annually

Bereavement, Military, and Jury Duty Leave

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.