Cyber Information Assurance Lead

Saliense Consulting LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Sick Time

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) with Match

Parental Leave

Professional Development

Job summary

Saliense Consulting LLC is seeking a senior IT security professional to support a Federal Agency within a dynamic, mission-driven environment. You will translate system requirements into risk-based recommendations and collaborate with system owners and security officers to strengthen the agency's security posture.

The role requires 8+ years of IT/security experience and at least 3 years supporting an agency security program, with FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CAP, GIAC GSLC/GSEC; cloud-security certs such as AZ-500 or AWS Security.
• Clearance: Public Trust; experience with FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53.

Skills

IT security

FISMA

FedRAMP

NIST SP 800-53

Risk management

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

BS in Information Technology or Cybersecurity or CS

Tools

CISSP (preferred)

CISM

CAP

GIAC GSLC/GSEC

Job description

About this position

About Saliense

At Saliense, we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Our employees are encouraged to take on challenging and meaningful work, with ample opportunities for career advancement. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• 20 Days PTO + 40 Hours of Paid Sick & Safe Time
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Tiered Match & 100% Vesting
• Parental Leave for Birthing and Non-Birthing Parents
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program

We believe in empowering our team members to achieve their professional goals while contributing to impactful projects that make a difference. Join us at Saliense and be part of a growing organization dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Visit www.saliense.com to learn more.

There are many more - connect with us to get a preview of the full benefits package.

Required Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in IT and security, minimum of 3 years’ experience supporting an Information Security program at a Federal Agency.
• Experience with the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), FIPS, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications.
• Experience utilizing the Risk Management Framework, the Cyber Security Framework, executing Security Assessment and Authorization activities, and the ability to translate requirements from system engineers and developers into data-driven and risk-based recommendations.
• Experience working with and managing relationships with System Owners, Information System Security Officers, Authorizing Officials, and Chief Information System Security Officers.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Certifications (preferred): CISSP, CISM, CAP, and relevant GIAC credentials such as GSLC or GSEC, with cloud-security certifications such as AZ-500 or AWS Security
• Clearance: Public Trust

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