Information Assurance Engineer, Level 2

Role Overview

• Establish and maintain system accreditation for classified and unclassified information systems in accordance with DoD and SOCOM cybersecurity requirements.
• Develop, update, and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), security operating procedures, and associated documentation.
• Provide technical and programmatic IA support for network, system, and information security operations.
• Build, maintain, and secure DevSecOps pipelines and automation to support continuous integration and secure system deployment.
• Design, develop, and implement cybersecurity requirements and security controls for new and existing systems.
• Prepare Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) plans; support Certification and Accreditation (C&A) and RMF-based assessment activities.
• Analyze cybersecurity policies, procedures, and system configurations against DoD directives and federal regulations; provide recommendations to address compliance gaps.
• Develop, maintain, and test SSPs, contingency plans, and incident response documentation in accordance with DoD standards.
• Develop, test, integrate, and maintain cybersecurity tools, monitoring capabilities, and defensive technologies.
• Conduct cybersecurity program audits and develop recommendations to reduce identified risks and strengthen system security posture.
• Evaluate, refine, and enhance cybersecurity policies, requirements, and tools to improve system resilience.
• Provide cyber end-user support and assistance with infrastructure, information security policy, and RMF-based certification activities to obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Perform vulnerability assessments and develop mitigation strategies to reduce system risk and enhance compliance with DoD and SOCOM standards.

Requirements

• Level 2: 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Experience providing cybersecurity, information assurance, or RMF support to SOCOM, DoD agencies, or other federal defense programs.
• Knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), system accreditation processes, and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Experience developing SSPs, security procedures, and system documentation in accordance with DoD guidelines.
• Proficiency in conducting vulnerability assessments, analyzing threats, and developing risk mitigation strategies.
• Hands-on experience with security tools, system hardening, and secure configuration management.
• Ability to interpret and apply DoD cybersecurity policies, directives, and federal regulations to system architecture and design.
• Experience preparing, executing, and documenting Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) activities.
• Ability to support DevSecOps environments and integrate security controls into automated pipelines.

Tech Stack

• Cyber Security

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships