Senior information assurance engineer vs senior security analyst

Differences between senior information assurance engineer and senior security analyst 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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Senior security analyst example responsibilities.

• Supervise and manage information security assets associate with DISA STIGS and HBSS.
• Utilize Unix utilities and management packages to analyze and manage traffic flow in the corporate backbone.
• Manage GLBA security awareness and training program and annual information security awareness activities.
• Introduce dashboards to identify preemptive attacks on corporate perimeter using intrusion detection and web application firewall technologies.
• Evaluate DoD security tools; determine compatibility issues with existing network configuration/infrastructure, and present conclusions to management.
• Contribute in defining time tables and SIEM project plans.
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