Spirit Defense - Information Assurance Specialist (Associate or Mid-Level)

Spirit AeroSystems•Wichita, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at our Wichita, KS location.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
3+ years of related professional experience
Must be able to obtain Security Plus Certification (DoDD 8570 certification) within first 6 months of employment
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)

Nice To Haves

Mid-Level (Level 3): 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and/or Special Program Access
Active Security Plus Certification (DoDD 8570 certification)
Bachelor's Degree
Systems, vulnerability, infrastructure, and/or cyber security background
Cross-functional coordination/communication to achieve project goals
Strong computer proficiency, accuracy, and attention to detail
Knowledge of manufacturing business processes
Strong Microsoft Office experience; above-average Excel skills, some Microsoft Project skills
Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Responsibilities

Monitor laws, regulations, industry standards and best practices related to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and ensure the implementation of these standards in the organization as required
Develop, maintain and interpret policies and procedures related to the protection of systems, networks, people, information and property
Perform compliance and assessment activities related to information security, data privacy, incident management and risk management
Collaboratively develop risk mitigation plans with subject matter experts and ensure accountability for these actions
Assess compliance, security, and control risks related to information systems and technical infrastructure
Develop training and education materials and promote information security awareness
Translate complex, technical concepts into business-relevant terms to facilitate effective decision making by non-technical personnel
Support audit activities – both internal and external, related to information security
May oversee and manage the DoD accreditation of secure operating systems and networks
Collaborate with federal oversight/regulatory agencies to ensure company/program compliance to DoD requirements
May manage information systems access requests and administer security awareness training programs