Cyber Information Assurance Specialist

Gunnison

$140K — $155K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship required
  • Master's degree in Information Management Systems or related field
  • 7+ years IT/security experience, including 3+ years supporting a federal Information Security Program
  • Experience with FISMA, FedRAMP, FIPS, NIST SPs, RMF, CSF
  • Experience executing A&A, developing risk recommendations, and managing GRC programs (RSA Archer)
  • Certifications: CISSP and CISA (mandatory)

Responsibilities

  • Provide cybersecurity audit management support for compliance with federal regulations
  • Maintain, update, and develop Audit Management Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Support and coordinate cybersecurity audits and assessments
  • Manage audit request and response repositories for accurate documentation
  • Conduct independent research and prepare responses to auditor requests
  • Facilitate audit meetings and communicate progress to stakeholders
  • Develop and maintain audit performance metrics and compliance reports

Benefits

  • 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
  • 11 paid Holidays each year
  • 5 days of Flexible Time Off annually for training or certifications
  • 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Public Transportation Subsidies
  • Certifications and Training Allowance - Up to $5,000/year!
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

* This position is contingent upon a future opening with Gunnison.

Salary: $140,000-$155,000

Work location: Hybrid, 2-3 days per week on-site in Alexandria, VA. The first 30 days of work will be full-time on-site.
  • Provide cybersecurity audit management support to ensure compliance with federal regulations, agency policies, and information assurance requirements.
  • Maintain, update, and develop Audit Management Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and related documentation.
  • Support and coordinate cybersecurity audits and assessments, including FISMA, High Value Asset (HVA), Inspector General (OIG), Government Accountability Office (GAO), CFO, and internal control audits.
  • Maintain and manage audit request and response repositories, ensuring audit artifacts and supporting documentation are accurate, complete, and accessible to stakeholders.
  • Conduct independent research, gather audit evidence, and prepare responses to auditor requests in accordance with established timelines and requirements.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate audit activities, collect documentation, and support remediation efforts.
  • Track audit findings, recommendations, corrective actions, and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) through remediation and closure.
  • Assist with risk management activities by monitoring audit-related risks and supporting mitigation efforts to maintain acceptable risk levels.
  • Facilitate recurring audit meetings, provide status updates, and communicate audit progress, risks, and remediation activities to management and stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain audit performance metrics, dashboards, and reports to measure program effectiveness and compliance status.
  • Support the preparation, review, and submission of audit responses, reports, and compliance documentation for leadership review.
  • Ensure audit deliverables, responses, and remediation activities are completed accurately and within established deadlines.


Requirements

  • US Citizenship required
  • Master's degree in Information Management Systems or related field
  • 7+ years IT/security experience, including 3+ years supporting a federal Information Security Program
  • Experience with FISMA, FedRAMP, FIPS, NIST SPs, RMF, CSF
  • Experience executing A&A, developing risk recommendations, and managing GRC programs (RSA Archer)
  • Certifications: CISSP and CISA (mandatory)

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements.
Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include:
  • 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
  • 11 paid Holidays each year
  • 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year for approved training or certifications (self-study is ineligible)
  • 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Public Transportation Subsidies
  • Certifications and Training Allowance - Up to $5,000/year!

Salary Description

$140,000 - $155,000/year

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