Senior Information Assurance Specialist

AVUM

Information Assurance Specialist supporting cybersecurity and risk management for Federal and DoD programs. Partnering with system administrators and engineers to maintain security posture.

Posted 6/9/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support information assurance and cybersecurity activities for Federal and DoD systems.
Assist with the implementation and maintenance of security controls in accordance with NIST, RMF, and DoD requirements.
Conduct security assessments, vulnerability reviews, and compliance evaluations.
Monitor security findings and coordinate remediation activities with technical teams.
Develop and maintain security documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, policies, and procedures.
Support security audits, inspections, and customer assessments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
5+ years of experience supporting Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or Information Security programs.
Knowledge of NIST cybersecurity frameworks and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
Experience developing and maintaining security documentation.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical (Cigna)
dental and vision (Principal)
401(k)
PTO
education reimbursement
certification reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurityinformation assurancesecurity controlsNISTRisk Management Framework (RMF)security assessmentsvulnerability reviewscompliance evaluationssecurity documentationSystem Security Plans (SSPs)

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skills

Certifications

Secret Security Clearance