Senior information assurance engineer vs information security engineer

Differences between senior information assurance engineer and information security engineer duties and responsibilities

Senior information assurance engineer example responsibilities.

• Review and manage the security and information assurance capabilities of database applications, database structure and architecture.
• Provide engineering support for all MHS regions regarding up-to-date DISA STIG.
• Support DoD clients with application and software architecture assessments, risk analysis, and vulnerability assessments.
• Perform system administration and duties of HBSS operator.
• Support the DISA PMO in the delivery of the GCCS-J system software releases.
• Provide contractor sites with recommendations for corrective actions to findings to ensure compliance with DISA policies.
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Information security engineer example responsibilities.

• Lead the certification and accreditation efforts by implementing NIST 800-53 security controls in order to obtain FISMA compliance.
• Implement a manage endpoint encryption solution utilizing TrendMicro MobileArmor to secure university workstations against sensitive data loss.
• Ensure that security policies are properly implement using NIST guidelines and perform auditing of logs.
• Conduct Java algorithm design reviews and resolve any design issues.
• Automate manual queries and integration using WhiteHat API's with PERL and Java.
• Update ACAS plugins weekly or when updates become available on the DISA provide website.
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