Information Assurance Specialist Jobs

A career under the title Information Assurance Specialist often involves managing risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of data, as well as the systems and processes used for these purposes. Explore exclusive job opportunities that pay over $100K with Ladders.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of an Information Assurance Specialist may include ensuring systems are operating correctly, protecting critical information, or even developing security standards.

Qualifications

Becoming an Information Assurance Specialist often requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, along with certain certifications like the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Career Path

With the rise of cyber threats, the demand for Information Assurance Specialists continues to grow. This provides them with numerous career opportunities and a lucrative salary.

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$80K - $128K *

Oversee cybersecurity engineering and RMF compliance for the Department of Defense's next-gen ICAM platform, ensuring secure authentication services and effective risk management adherence across syst...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of a vital IA Cyber Cloud Administrator role, securing and managing cloud environments, ensuring compliance with federal standards while supporting CI/CD practices and risk management a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower our security compliance efforts by ensuring cloud solutions meet FedRAMP High, NIST 800-53 r5, and HIPAA standards while supporting ongoing ATO processes and advising technical teams on compli...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Champion cybersecurity excellence by providing on-site support for IT operations. Engage in risk management and compliance, implementing security controls and vulnerability management strategies withi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Lead the development and execution of information assurance strategies and compliance initiatives. Collaborate across teams to mitigate risks and safeguard data integrity in accordance with industry s...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Support the ISSM in maintaining cybersecurity compliance across classified and unclassified systems. Drive continuous monitoring, risk management framework preparation, and incident response while col...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Develop and implement robust cybersecurity policies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security awareness and practices while safeguardi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $115K *

Join a remote team to support cybersecurity compliance and system security across federal environments. Engage in hands-on RMF execution while ensuring security controls meet federal standards and sys...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $189K *

Serve as the key point of contact for information system security compliance, ensuring robust cyber controls and support across DHS HQ systems while executing RMF activities to protect critical data a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in cybersecurity as the primary authority for contractor systems in Army and Navy environments, managing the Risk Management Framework lifecycle, ensuring adherence to compliance stand...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $148K *

Lead the design, development, and integration of AI applications that enhance business operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions while maintaining security, re...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $203K *

Lead the charge in designing scalable AI solutions that align with business goals, driving operational maturity while ensuring compliance and governance across the enterprise's AI ecosystem...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead security design for AI workloads by implementing robust architectures, policies, and defenses across multiple cloud platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure safe AI practices and compli...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $115K *

Champion the evolution of security protocols by leveraging advanced threat detection and incident response strategies to enhance a robust cybersecurity posture and ensure compliance with industry stan...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Transform enterprise software delivery by leading development efforts in Agile environments, ensuring secure, scalable solutions for Veterans while collaborating with cross-functional teams and drivin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $216K *

Lead and shape the security landscape, managing a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the compliance, governance, and protection of sensitive data within a major health benefits system. Engage with stak...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $146K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of cybersecurity, enhancing IoT security solutions for operational efficiency in a dynamic financial environment. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to prote...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Support security compliance and management for IT environments, ensuring effective implementation and validation of security controls while cooperating with audits and overseeing security documentatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Explore and lead the secure management of IT systems, assessing vulnerabilities and risks while developing robust mitigation strategies in compliance with NIST RMF and ISO standards, ensuring enterpri...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $163K *

Join a team that's dedicated to safeguarding federal grants applications! You'll enhance compliance, lead risk management, and monitor security for mission-critical operations while collaborating with...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Tackle comprehensive cybersecurity challenges by leading security measures for cloud environments and ensuring compliance with essential risk management frameworks to protect critical data and systems...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by managing cybersecurity systems, ensuring compliance, and providing technical support. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex challenges while maintaining client satisfaction...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career by implementing and managing cybersecurity systems, ensuring compliance, diagnosing issues, and providing tier 3 support across GovCon and commercial environments. Collaborate with te...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $155K *

Lead the charge in managing FedRAMP compliance and security for cloud systems. Ensure ongoing authorization, risk management, and strategic guidance for secure cloud architecture while collaborating a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Elevate security practices by assessing and enhancing control measures for Information Systems, ensuring compliance and effectiveness across diverse security environments. Collaborate with stakeholder...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Information Assurance Specialist do?question toggle

    An Information Assurance Specialist manages risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information data, and the systems used for these purposes. Their responsibilities typically include ensuring these systems are operating correctly, protecting critical information, and developing security standards.

  • What qualifications are required to become an Information Assurance Specialist?question toggle

    Most Information Assurance Specialist roles will require at least a bachelor's degree, often in computer science, cyber security, or a related field. Certain certifications may also be required, such as the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

  • What is the career path for an Information Assurance Specialist?question toggle

    Information Assurance Specialists have vast career opportunities due to the increasing importance of cyber security. They may advance to roles such as Information Security Manager or Chief Information Security Officer, among others.