TELOS

Information Assurance Engineer - C

TELOS$90K — $120K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field preferred
  • IAT Level II certification, Security+
  • 3+ years of RMF implementation and security compliance experience
  • Hands-on experience with ACAS and SCAP tools
  • Familiarity with NIST 800-53 and DoD RMF process
  • Strong documentation and reporting skills
  • US citizenship required for sensitive information access

Responsibilities

  • Implement and manage RMF processes to ensure compliance
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and analyze scan results
  • Utilize SCAP tools for automated compliance checks
  • Apply STIGs for system configuration and hardening
  • Develop and maintain RMF documentation
  • Support system accreditation efforts and risk analysis
  • Collaborate with various cybersecurity professionals

Benefits

  • Flexible remote work options with occasional travel
  • Opportunities for training and professional development
  • Supportive team environment
  • Career advancement potential
  • Excellent benefits for current and future needs
Full Job Description
Job Title

Information Assurance Engineer - C

Job Description

This position will be based at Remote/Ashburn - Travel 25%

Responsibilities:
• Implement and manage RMF processes to ensure compliance with NIST, DoD, and other applicable security guidelines.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments using ACAS (Nessus/Tenable Security Center) and analyze scan results to identify and mitigate risks.
• Utilize SCAP tools for automated security compliance checks and remediation.
• Apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to configure and harden systems.
• Develop and maintain RMF documentation, including System Security Plans (SSP), and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Support system accreditation efforts, including security control assessments and risk analysis.
• Work closely with project managers, system administrators, system development engineers and other cybersecurity professionals to implement security best practices.
• Stay updated on evolving cybersecurity policies, regulations, and emerging threats.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
• Associate's Degree (preferred in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field)
• IAT Level II, Security+
• 3+ years of experience in RMF implementation and security compliance.
• Hands-on experience with ACAS (Nessus/Tenable Security Center), SCAP tools, and STIG compliance.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, DoD RMF process, and system accreditation procedures.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Experience working with DoD or federal cybersecurity compliance programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship.

Job Type

Full-Time

Location

Ashburn, VA 20147 US (Primary)

Telos offers an excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

About TELOS

Telos Corporation is an information technology and cybersecurity company located in Ashburn, Virginia. Telos primarily serves government and enterprise clients, receiving a large number of its contracts from the United States Department of Defense. Customers are primarily military, intelligence and civilian agencies of the US government and NATO allies. Telos was founded in 1969 in Santa Monica, California and incorporated in Maryland in 1971. John B. Wood joined the company in 1992, and became president and chief executive in 1994. Today, Telos is headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia. On 16 June 2020, Telos Corporation reported its Automated Message Handling System service was granted an additional five years and $15.6 million contract by the Defense Information Systems Agency. On 20 May 2020, Telos named retired general Keith B. Alexander as its advisory board's inaugural leader. In November 2020, the company filed for an initial public offering.
Learn more about TELOS
Market Cap
$328.6 million
Industry
Net Income
-$5.6 million
Founded
1971
5 Year Trend
+12.4%
Revenue
$181.5 million
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