Cryptologist vs information assurance engineer

Differences between cryptologist and information assurance engineer duties and responsibilities

Cryptologist example responsibilities.

• Perform signal analysis on various types of radio communications while accomplishing classify NSA assist tasks.
• Sole admin for a 5 rack UNIX base signal collections system (BGPHES).
• Operate UNIX base, automate message handling system, processing over 100K time sensitive messages per day.
• Have been responsible for or assist with the preparation and submitting of clearance paperwork to NSA for clearance processing.
• Patrol industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensuresecurity of doors, windows, and gates.
• Provide support to combat operations.
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Information assurance engineer example responsibilities.

• Install, configure, and managing ACAS deployments to assess the current vulnerabilities and security posture for classify networks.
• Implement a manage endpoint encryption solution utilizing TrendMicro MobileArmor to secure university workstations against sensitive data loss.
• Review system security plans, risk assessments, and compliance with NIST minimal security controls.
• Assess network against NIST SP 800-53 rev3 security controls.
• Review of PowerBroker root user logs on SOX UNIX systems.
• Automate regression scenarios and update existing regression suite (QTP).
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