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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$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security frameworks by performing in-depth assessments, designing robust architectures, and ensuring compliance across multi-enclave environments to protect vital informat...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $155K *

Join a team that's leading Agile Release Trains (ARTs) for mission-critical deployments, enhancing processes and improving collaboration across multiple teams in a secure defense environment...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $216K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of national security initiatives. You will support specialized operations, ensuring mission effectiveness within a high-stakes environment while collaborating with...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$66K - $99K *

Drive impactful learning by designing diverse educational solutions that leverage technology and adult learning principles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance educational experiences a...

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1 week ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Unlock your potential by leading major customer engagements, solving complex technical challenges, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored AI solutions that drive success and...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform cybersecurity practices for Army systems by leading risk management activities, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving strategic improvements across program documentation and testin...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $157K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing network security by managing ACAS implementations, providing training, and leading vulnerability management processes in a dynamic DoD environment...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$55K - $126K *

Analyze and improve organizational frameworks by developing and implementing comprehensive knowledge management strategies, fostering collaboration and efficiency across teams, and addressing business...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Optimize cybersecurity for Army PNT programs through collaborative engineering, compliance assessments, and risk management. Serve as the lead on documentation and testing to ensure safety and effecti...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $176K *

Unlock potential by enhancing organizational efficiency through tailored knowledge management strategies. Utilize your expertise to transform business processes, improve workflows, and elevate team pe...

5 days ago

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

$77K - $176K *

Transform knowledge management strategies to enhance organizational efficiency. Leverage technology and stakeholder insights to improve processes and drive systemic change, bringing innovative solutio...

5 days ago

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

$77K - $176K *

Unlock potential by leading knowledge management initiatives that enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the organization, transforming business processes and fostering long-term success through...

6 days ago

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

$77K - $176K *

Drive organizational efficiency as a Knowledge Management Lead, assessing changes to business processes and developing strategies to enhance knowledge sharing, address challenges, and facilitate trans...

6 days ago

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

$55K - $126K *

Shape the future of knowledge management by improving organizational systems. Utilize your expertise to assess and develop strategies that enhance efficiency and transform business practices for optim...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $190K *

Lead the charge in shaping a robust enterprise security strategy, driving Zero Trust implementation, and managing a high-performing security team to enhance risk posture and operational excellence acr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $214K *

Innovate and lead AI security strategy to protect and govern AI systems, ensuring compliance and ethical practices while mitigating risks across the organization with a focus on resilience and securit...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $257K *

Elevate your career by leading a team to enhance cloud security, automate processes, and implement strategies that address the latest threats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $176K *

Shape the future of software development by enhancing security and efficiency in CI/CD pipelines. Leverage your DevSecOps expertise to drive continuous improvement and safeguard applications in a rapi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $198K *

Launch innovative cybersecurity solutions to protect unmanned platforms for the Navy. As a leader, you'll guide teams in enhancing security architecture, addressing challenges, and developing secure a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Elevate security posture by driving zero trust architecture initiatives, collaborating across teams, and leveraging your expertise in IT and cybersecurity policies to shape strategic outcomes that ali...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Deliver enhancements to core cybersecurity platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust security controls and improve vulnerability reduction capabilities. This role is key in...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Contribute to improving our security platforms by engineering and supporting solutions across various systems. Collaborate with IT and security teams to enhance controls and documentation while ensuri...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in enhancing core security platforms through collaboration, engineering, and automation, ensuring effective controls and vulnerability reduction while partnering with cross-functional...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Help us elevate our security posture by implementing enhancements across core security platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our technical controls are effective, reliable, and...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $135K *

Manage IT systems support and maintenance, focusing on security and access control. Collaborate with a team to troubleshoot, implement, and enhance electronic systems for federal and commercial client...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.