Description :
Location
Huntsville, AL
Virtual Office/Telecommute?
(Things you should know about Virtual Office)
Virtual Work Not Available
Shift
First
Business Unit
Integrated Defense Sys
Division
Network & Space Systems
Program
Missile Defense Systems
Occupation Title
Systems Engineering
Skills Management Title
Systems Design Analyst
Job Classification
6K8DP4
Job Type
Non-Management
Experience Level
Mid Level (5-15 years of experience)
Exemption Status
Exempt
Union
No
Security Clearance Required?
(Security Clearance definitions)
Current Secret - US Citizenship Required
Work Eligibility Required?
Yes
US Person Status Required?
Yes
Export Control Required?
Yes
Relocation Money Available?
Yes
Date Posted
06/09/2008
Closing Date
(Things you should know about closing dates)
08/08/2008
Position Description
Performs Information Assurance (IA) related duties on Ground-based Mid-Course Defense (GMD) mission, test and administrative computing systems and networks. Specific duties include conducting Certification & Accreditation (C&A) pre-test, test execution and post-test analysis and mitigation planning; development and execution of network connection approval documents supporting GMD integration, test and operational events. Individual shall be required to conduct IA risk assessments, assess and recommend cost-effective risk-mitigating IA countermeasures, and coordinate security approvals to operate recommendations with Government customers and Certification/Designated Approval Authorities following Government Department of Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) and National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) processes. Will be required to present IA requirements, design and implementations at working groups and other technical forums. Other duties as directed. Some travel required to GMD operational sites and contractor locations. REQUIRED: Previous Information Assurance (IA) related work experience and knowledge of security requirements for Automated Information Systems. Related work experience with DoD 5200.22, 5200.40, 8500.1, 8500.2, Department of Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) and National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). Demonstrated success working in a distributed team environment with multiple organizations and contractors. Preferred: Demonstrated IA experience on major DoD weapons systems and familiarity with Unix, AIX, Linux, Sun Solaris and Windows. Knowledge of System risk management process, system architecture and design, and threat impact knowledge.
Competencies
General/Leadership
[ + ] Planning And Organizing
Identifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Proactively determines project or assignment requirements by breaking them down into tasks and identifying types of equipment, materials, and people needed. Effectively allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own work; avoids scheduling conflicts. Is an expert at taking advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently; coordinates with internal and external partners. Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.
[ + ] Systems Thinking
Consistently evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet team objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Formulates change strategies; frequently seeks input from other project leads and internal employees to evaluate options for change and encourage buy-in. Makes appropriate changes to job/role structures and processes by communicating effectively and focusing on new skill development. Uses extensive measurement systems to monitor the implementation.
Technical
[ + ] Analytical Skills
Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources with clients, customers and/or suppliers.
[ + ] Information Technology Fluency
Extensive and specialized ability in the use of personal and network computing hardware and software to maintain and direct project information, such as, statements of work, resource identification and usage, task status, cost estimating and tracking, etc. Extensive and specialized knowledge of processes and tools to maintain, archive, and retrieve digital files. Extensive and specialized ability in constructing/building and providing reports and presentation material as needed for assigned projects. Extensive and specialized knowledge of identifying and gaining approval of testing of established applications to meet project requirements.
[ + ] Product Knowledge
Extensive knowledge of product/service value stream.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree and typically 9 to 13 years' related work experience or a Master's degree with 7 to 11 years' related work experience or a PhD degree with 4 to 8 years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Job related information
Position requires US Citizenship. Applicants selected must have a current FINAL SECRET clearance - will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for accessing classified information. TOP SECRET security clearance is a plus. **Please indicate your current Security Clearance status and last date of review clearly on your resume.** Prefer degree in CS, CIS, SE or CE. Boeing offers programs to support career advancement and learning opportunities and technologically challenging assignments. This position offers an opportunity for employees to also enjoy the advantages of living and working in Huntsville. Missile defense and space exploration are at the heart of this community, where there are more engineers per capita than anywhere else in the nation. Huntsville offers a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities, and the natural beauty of the area provides unlimited opportunities for hiking, biking, golfing, outdoor exploration and water sports on the Tennessee River.