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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$135K - $160K *

Drive enterprise cybersecurity programs, ensuring compliance and safeguarding information systems through effective risk management and engineering practices in support of critical infrastructure...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative AI red teaming efforts to enhance national security by challenging AI-enabled systems and developing new offensive tactics to prepare defenders for real-world threats...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Engage as a versatile Facility Security & IT Specialist, ensuring security and IT operations run seamlessly in a secure facility. Oversee access control, manage vendor projects, and provide essential...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $190K *

Execute advanced security measures in cloud environments, ensuring integrity and confidentiality while defining security architectures. Collaborate on network systems, mitigating vulnerabilities, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer comprehensive cybersecurity practices for complex C5ISR systems, ensuring compliance and effective risk management throughout their lifecycle while implementing security controls and operation...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by designing secure information systems for evolving environments while ensuring compliance and risk management in cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-funct...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that leads enterprise IT operations, implementing cloud and server solutions while guiding teams to deliver secure services and support organizational technology needs across the agency...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead enterprise infrastructure operations by designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud and server solutions. Manage technology contracts, oversee budgets, and guide teams to provide secure IT ser...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead IT infrastructure operations to design, implement, and maintain secure cloud and server solutions, ensuring system reliability. Drive project milestones and guide teams to support seamless IT ser...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead enterprise infrastructure operations including cloud solutions, system troubleshooting, and team guidance ensuring reliable IT services. Oversee technology contracts, evaluate infrastructure need...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $238K *

Drive security engineering excellence for a geospatial and identity intelligence platform, ensuring compliance with ICD-503 and NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 controls, and leading integration and authorizatio...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$158K - $238K *

Elevate your career by leading security engineering efforts for a crucial prototype platform, ensuring compliance with NIST and ICD standards to safeguard national intelligence objectives. Collaborate...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of robust information security architectures. Drive cybersecurity measures for high-stakes environments while ensuring compliance with federal...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $190K *

Tackle cybersecurity challenges by designing and integrating security architectures, assessing vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance within network systems while leading innovative solutions for in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $190K *

Engineer robust cloud security solutions and enhance cyber defense strategies. Collaborate on architectural designs while implementing security measures within IS and Network environments to protect s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Engage in enhancing Cyber Security initiatives by supporting Continuous Monitoring processes, developing compliance views, reporting metrics, and mentoring team members to ensure effective risk manage...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $188K *

Join a dynamic team as you create engaging multimedia content for adult learning, leveraging your expertise in graphics, animations, and audio/visual production to enhance training and educational exp...

Reposted yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of IT solutions by leading complex projects, analyzing trends, and developing innovative software applications. Collaborate with teams to elevate aviation operations and ensure compli...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Transform information security by utilizing extensive IT experience and leading compliance efforts to safeguard agency systems. Champion security enhancements while collaborating with diverse teams to...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence through application support for enterprise middleware, focusing on integration services, troubleshooting, and modernization using cutting-edge technologies. Engage in 24x7...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $179K *

Pioneer innovative cybersecurity solutions to safeguard critical systems. Collaborate with experts on challenges in reverse engineering, malware analysis, and resilient networking to enhance national...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $179K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of cybersecurity research, developing innovative solutions for complex challenges. Contribute your expertise in reverse engineering and digital signal processing to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower cybersecurity by designing and maintaining IAM solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance identity lifecycles, automate workflows, and enforce policy controls in dynamic IT and OT environm...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive excellence in network operations by leading design and implementing mission-critical infrastructure. Leverage technical expertise to ensure reliability and security across global WAN environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Advance network operations and infrastructure strategies in mission-critical environments. Lead and mentor across global WAN operations, ensuring secure communications and compliance. Drive innovative...

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.