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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$90K - $120K *

Empower your career by tackling cybersecurity challenges as you provide critical IT expertise, applying risk management and operations knowledge to secure Navy systems and networks in collaboration wi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $87K *

Advance your career by designing secure cloud architectures and implementing InfoSec strategies. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security compliance for critical DoD programs while suppo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Drive data management innovation and application development as you serve as a senior technical authority in nuclear logistics systems, guiding key strategies and collaborations to enhance operational...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $236K *

Transform the future of cybersecurity by leading information system security efforts, managing accreditation processes, and ensuring compliance with stringent security standards through effective cont...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $236K *

Inspire cybersecurity excellence as you assess vulnerabilities, manage compliance documentation, and support Risk Management Framework processes to safeguard vital enterprise systems for a global miss...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $236K *

Drive cybersecurity excellence through risk management, compliance, and system vulnerability assessments. Collaborate with teams to safeguard enterprise infrastructure and support advanced EIT capabil...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring operational excellence through expert security protocol management, working collaboratively on complex client issues and training personnel in SCIF life-cycle management wi...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Drive innovative solutions and lead security programs within complex environments, ensuring effective oversight of operations while collaborating with teams to enhance compliance and address challenge...

Yesterday

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

$90K - $120K *

Transform operational capabilities by ensuring secure, reliable SAP network systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage configurations, monitor systems, and implement security controls for missio...

Paris, VAIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $265K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing security through comprehensive assessments, leveraging cutting-edge technology to safeguard systems while driving compliance and risk management strategies with...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Join to implement and manage vital security programs protecting sensitive information, ensuring compliance and strategic planning. Collaborate on security clearances, lead initiatives, and advise mana...

1 week ago

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

$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...

4 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...

5 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...

Yesterday

  •   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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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 yesterday

  •   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...

4 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...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.