Logistics Management Institute

Information Assurance Specialist - Clearance Required

US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field; equivalent experience considered.
  • 5-10+ years’ experience in Information Assurance or cybersecurity.
  • Expertise in NIST cybersecurity frameworks and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Proficient in developing security documentation and compliance artifacts.
  • Experience with vulnerability management and security assessments.
  • Knowledge of security controls and cyber risk management best practices.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, writing, and communication skills.
  • Active Secret clearance required or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

  • Support cybersecurity and information assurance for the Army Contract Writing System (ACWS).
  • Implement and maintain security controls per NIST and DoD requirements.
  • Oversee system authorization and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
  • Conduct security assessments and compliance evaluations.
  • Coordinate remediation activities with various technical teams.
  • Create and manage security documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs).
  • Participate in incident response and security investigations.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility with a focus on work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to support crucial Army programs and initiatives.
  • Engagement with a collaborative team of security professionals.
  • Access to continuous education and professional development resources.
Full Job Description
Overview

LMI is seeking an Information Assurance Specialist to support Army Acquisition, Training, and Readiness (AT&R) in the sustainment and enhancement of the Army Contract Writing System (ACWS). ACWS is built on the Appian Platform. This role will support cybersecurity, compliance, risk management, and system authorization activities to help ensure ACWS meets applicable Army and DoD security requirements.

Responsibilities

The Information Assurance Specialist will work closely with system administrators, engineers, developers, DevSecOps personnel, program managers, and security stakeholders to maintain a strong security posture across a mission-critical enterprise application environment.
  • Support information assurance and cybersecurity activities for ACWS and associated enterprise environments.
  • Assist with implementation and maintenance of security controls in accordance with NIST, RMF, STIG, and applicable DoD requirements.
  • Support system security authorization, assessment, accreditation, and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities.
  • Conduct security assessments, vulnerability reviews, compliance evaluations, and security control reviews.
  • Monitor security findings and coordinate remediation activities with system, application, infrastructure, and DevSecOps teams.
  • Develop and maintain security documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, policies, procedures, assessment artifacts, and continuous monitoring documentation.
  • Assist with continuous monitoring activities, security metrics, status reporting, and cybersecurity reporting requirements.
  • Support security audits, inspections, customer assessments, and responses to identified findings.
  • Evaluate system and application changes to ensure continued compliance with established security requirements.
  • Work with stakeholders to identify cybersecurity risks and support development of practical mitigation strategies.
  • Support incident response and security investigations as needed and participate in root cause and remediation activities.
  • Stay current on evolving cybersecurity threats, regulations, security controls, and federal best practices relevant to ACWS.


Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • 5-10+ years of experience supporting Information Assurance, cybersecurity, information security, or cyber risk management programs.
  • Knowledge of NIST cybersecurity frameworks and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
  • Experience developing and maintaining security documentation and compliance artifacts.
  • Experience supporting vulnerability management, security assessments, and compliance activities.
  • Understanding of security controls, risk management, secure configuration, and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, writing, and communication skills.
  • Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.
  • U.S. citizenship required.

DESIRED SKILLS
  • Active Secret security clearance.
  • Active DoD 8140-aligned cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CISM, or Security+.
  • Security certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CAP, CISM, or CASP+.
  • Experience supporting Army or DoD programs and security requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating cybersecurity, RMF, ATO, or compliance activities for federal or DoD systems.
  • Experience with eMASS, ACAS, SCAP, STIGs, or related cybersecurity tools.
  • Practical experience with NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CMMC, FedRAMP, or comparable federal security requirements.
  • Experience working in Agile or DevSecOps environments and integrating security tasks into delivery processes.
  • Experience supporting cloud security initiatives within AWS, Azure, or similar environments.
  • Experience with Appian-based applications or Appian Cloud security and configuration practices preferred.
  • SAFe certification such as SAFe Practitioner, Architect, or DevOps.
  • Experience supporting enterprise platform teams and shared services across multiple delivery teams.


The target salary range for this position goes up to $165,000.

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

Job Locations

US-Remote

About Logistics Management Institute

Logistics Management Institute (LMI) is a consulting firm dedicated to improving the management of government. LMI provides leaders with the objective analysis, tools, and programs they need to make informed decisions for their organizations. LMI is a not-for-profit organization that has been providing innovative solutions to complex problems since 1961. LMI serves clients in the federal government, state and local governments, and the private sector.
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