Information Assurance Specialist

Job Summary

To support federal programs, the remote Information Assurance Specialist will lead security and compliance initiatives for complex cloud-based systems, focusing on the Authorization to Operate (ATO) lifecycle and risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Lead security and compliance activities for cloud-based systems and programs
• Oversee ATO preparation, continuous monitoring, and risk management
• Advise cloud program teams on security best practices and regulatory requirements

Required qualifications

• Minimum of five years of Federal cybersecurity experience, preferably with Salesforce or AWS
• Experience with RMF, FISMA, NIST, and organizational security compliance
• Experience managing Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) for system vulnerabilities
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CAP are highly desired
• Bachelor's Degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or related fields