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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$95K - $135K *

Manage cybersecurity oversight for advanced simulation systems to ensure robust compliance and risk mitigation. Collaborate with engineering teams and lead security assessments while enhancing trainin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $119K *

Join a dynamic team to manage operational security for information systems, ensuring compliance and coordination with stakeholders while supporting Department of Defense initiatives and enhancing data...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity by ensuring compliance, conducting audits, and delivering educational initiatives. Collaborate with security professionals to maintain a robust...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $170K *

Optimize cybersecurity protocols and frameworks while ensuring compliance with DoD standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to secure authorization and streamline system operations. Lead risk assessme...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $170K *

Transform your career by utilizing your cybersecurity expertise to support critical Air Force systems, ensuring compliance, security, and resilience in a collaborative environment focused on modernizi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in shaping the Census Bureau's Cloud strategy by overseeing innovative IT projects, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiencies in a dynamic, mission-focused environmen...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Join a dedicated team supporting cybersecurity operations by maintaining network services and integrity across a vast array of classified and unclassified environments, enabling secure mission executi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead technical security control assessments and provide FISMA expertise, guiding teams through compliance frameworks while mentoring analysts and directly impacting cybersecurity for government client...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $150K *

Manage a dynamic cybersecurity program for classified systems in a hybrid environment. Oversee risk management, compliance, and continuous monitoring, while providing expert direction to a team and co...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $282K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity as you lead technical security operations and ensure the integrity of information systems. Your expertise will enhance security management and support vital initiativ...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $140K *

Reimagine the security landscape as an ISSM, overseeing classified networks and driving the Information Assurance Program. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance, protect data integrity, and ma...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $181K *

Join a team that's committed to supporting operations and maintenance tasks on ITSM platforms like ServiceNow, addressing incidents, and driving system improvements while collaborating with a dynamic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $225K *

Lead the charge in safeguarding organizational information by conducting security assessments and implementing robust strategies that ensure compliance and control risks within DoD cloud environments...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $225K *

Optimize security governance by assessing DoD cloud environments, implementing critical strategies, and enhancing compliance to safeguard organizational information risks within accreditation boundari...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $116K *

Elevate your career as you manage comprehensive COMSEC services to enhance information security across the Navy’s IT infrastructure, ensuring compliance and executing best practices in a dynamic opera...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $122K *

Take ownership of maintaining the security posture of information systems. Collaborate with teams for incident handling, compliance audits, and authorization documentation, while providing day-to-day...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $128K *

Grow your career with opportunities to enhance cybersecurity for critical satellite ground systems, ensuring secure architecture and compliance across all phases of system development and operations f...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $148K *

Transform national security through advanced Information Assurance as you address complex security challenges, support Special Access Programs, and ensure compliance with rigorous standards while fost...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $111K *

Elevate your career by collaborating on complex cybersecurity challenges while implementing security plans and assessments to protect mission-critical systems within a high-stakes environment. Join us...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $130K *

Shape security operations by managing compliance, processing clearances, and supporting multiple programs to safeguard client interests in a collaborative environment. Lead initiatives to uphold high...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in securing critical federal information systems by providing expert oversight in security assessments, compliance, risk management, and continuous monitoring to uphold national cybers...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Drive comprehensive cybersecurity compliance and assurance by leading Security Assessment and Authorization efforts, coordinating across teams to ensure continuous monitoring, risk management, and eff...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead vital Information Systems Security initiatives, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards. Collaborate across teams to manage authorization processes, document security controls, a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Serve as the Lead Information System Security Officer, overseeing risk management, compliance, and security activities for a portfolio of systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Serve as the lead ISSO, overseeing security compliance and risk management activities for assigned systems while coordinating a small team and engaging with stakeholders to ensure alignment with feder...

Reposted today

  •   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.