Information Assurance Specialist

Leidos

$107K — $195K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
  • Proficient in NIST RMF methodologies
  • IAM Level II Certification (CAP, GSLC, or equivalent)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Customer-focused with analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Support cybersecurity operations for AFSCI (JWICS) systems and SCI enclaves
  • Apply NIST RMF methodologies to assess and mitigate system risk
  • Provide expert cybersecurity guidance to PACAF personnel
  • Implement and enforce cybersecurity policies and procedures
  • Participate in meetings with PACAF ISSM and CIISO
  • Develop, draft, and review Security Impact Analyses (SIAs)
  • Coordinate change requests through PACAF Configuration Management Board
  • Conduct continuous monitoring activities and develop plans of actions and milestones (POA&Ms)

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a strategic and sensitive military environment
  • Engagement with high-level organizational leadership and working groups
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Potential for career advancement within the Leidos organization
  • Collaborative work environment focused on cybersecurity excellence
Full Job Description
Information Assurance Specialist - Defend the Pacific Cyber Frontier!

Location: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii

Organization: Leidos | Air & Space Force Division

As an Information Assurance Specialist, you'll work alongside PACAF's CIISO, ISSM, PA-ESC ISSO, and ISSOs across the theater to ensure secure, resilient, and compliant operations across SCI systems and infrastructure. Your work will help protect some of the nation's most sensitive intelligence environments.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Support cybersecurity operations for AFSCI (JWICS) systems and SCI enclaves
  • Apply NIST RMF methodologies to assess, manage, and mitigate system risk
  • Provide expert cybersecurity guidance to PACAF personnel
  • Implement and enforce cybersecurity policies and procedures
  • Participate in key meetings and working groups with PACAF ISSM, PA-ESC ISSO, and CIISO
  • Develop, draft, and review Security Impact Analyses (SIAs) for AFSCI (AFJWICS) changes
  • Process Change Requests (CRs) through the PACAF Configuration Management Board (CMB)
  • Maintain security artifacts and documentation for ATO/ATC sustainment
  • Coordinate with ISSM/SSO to initiate protective or corrective actions during incidents
  • Conduct continuous monitoring activities and develop POA&Ms
  • Provide cybersecurity support and training to PACAF personnel


Basic Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of applicable experience. Additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
  • Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with NIST RMF
  • IAM Level II Certification (CAP, GSLC, or equivalent)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Customer-focused with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities


Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in IT Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in C4ISR, IT, or IA-related roles
  • 3+ years working with Intelligence Community (IC) IT Security Controls
  • Familiarity with IC, USAF, and Pacific Theater operations


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Original Posting:
June 12, 2026

Pay Range:
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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