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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$130K - $190K *

Build a robust security framework for our Digital Engineering Ecosystem. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and implement Zero Trust Architecture while managing accreditation for...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $190K *

Join a team that champions cybersecurity excellence while delivering innovative solutions for cloud-native environments. Utilize your expertise to ensure compliance and enhance security for critical d...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the integrity of intelligence systems. Oversee system accreditation, provide guidance on information assurance, and enhance operational efficiency through effe...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $100K *

Support and optimize system configurations, ensuring peak performance and security protocols for multi-service operations, while enhancing user training and compliance with established standards...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $100K *

Help us enhance security and tech operations by managing systems, overseeing configurations, and providing critical support for classified programs and facilities, all while ensuring robust compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $212K *

Engage in securing computing environments by conducting security assessments, recommending improvements, and ensuring compliance with IA standards, while collaborating with engineering teams to build...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate cybersecurity efforts by leading risk management framework support and compliance for critical naval systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure systems meet DoD cybersecurity...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and implementation of security solutions for information systems, ensuring compliance and effective risk management. Collaborate with diverse teams to maintain a secure operationa...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $221K *

Engage in protective measures to secure critical information, oversee risk assessments, and ensure security integration across programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to embed security strategies in p...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $125K *

Pioneer in safeguarding information systems by conducting risk assessments, implementing security controls, and ensuring compliance with NIST standards. Join a dynamic team dedicated to protecting cri...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead cybersecurity initiatives and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, ensuring compliance with federal standards while managing a team in high-stakes maritime operational environments...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Innovate in the realm of information security, overseeing complex assurance and defense strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance security policies, evaluate risks, and ensure compliance while mai...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $180K *

Innovate with us to enhance our Third Party Risk Management program through automation and collaboration. Join a dynamic team that transforms security governance into an engineering discipline, elevat...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K *

Drive cybersecurity efforts by integrating Software Assurance within classified environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance application security and ensure compliance while maintaining critical in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading security efforts within a critical federal environment. Leverage your technical skills to ensure classification protection and oversee system assessments, serving as a key...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $134K *

Join a team that champions the security of information systems, providing expert guidance and oversight for various program activities, ensuring compliance with standards while enhancing cyber resilie...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Build a secure future by leading IT security strategies for federal clients, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation through collaboration and expert insights. Your expertise will play a vital role in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Join us in enhancing cybersecurity and information assurance for critical Army projects. Leverage your expertise in management of systems, networks, and data protection to innovate solutions that supp...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Join a team leading cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring compliance for Navy-focused information systems. Engage in cross-functional collaboration to secure critical data, while potentially managing a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $218K *

Lead and innovate cybersecurity initiatives for classified DoD systems, overseeing the RMF lifecycle while ensuring compliance and authorization. Drive strategic risk management and foster collaborati...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $221K *

Shape the future of security operations by providing expert oversight across various security disciplines, ensuring compliance, and facilitating seamless collaboration among stakeholders to protect se...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in assessing and enhancing security controls for information systems. Evaluate compliance with policies and regulations, provide recommendations, and ensure the integrity of highly sen...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $154K *

Manage cybersecurity initiatives, enhancing risk management and system security documentation while collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and protect sensitive systems in a fast-paced defense...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $221K *

Provide in-depth analysis and modeling to enhance security operations, improve decision-making, and optimize resource allocation across multiple security domains, ensuring effective leadership support...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.