Information Assurance Analyst

Jobtailor; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced cybersecurity architect to develop and sustain enterprise architectures for DoD mission networks and platforms. You will lead IA activities and ensure compliance with RMF, DoD policies, and NIST guidelines while guiding security controls integration across system design refresh cycles.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams and interagency partners is essential. The role emphasizes evaluating emerging technologies for cyber posture improvement, artifact

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise cybersecurity architectures and RMF compliance.
• Experience leading IA activities and ensuring DoD/NIST/Navy guidance alignment.
• Ability to develop or evaluate secure system architectures and cybersecurity artifacts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise cybersecurity architectures across mission systems and D&M platforms.
• Lead Information Assurance activities ensuring RMF and DoD/NIST compliance.
• Oversee integration of security controls into system designs and modernization efforts.
• Prepare RMF artifacts: System Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports, POA&Ms, continuous monitoring docs.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to align cyber requirements with mission needs.

Skills

Information Assurance

Cybersecurity Engineering

System Architecture

RMF Compliance

TS/SCI Clearance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field

High School Diploma with 9+ years relevant experience

Tools

ACAS

HBSS/ESS

Endpoint Protection Suites

SIEM Platforms

Network Defense Sensors

Job description

• Develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise cybersecurity architectures supporting JIATF South’s operational networks, mission systems, sensors, and D&M platforms.
• Lead Information Assurance activities ensuring compliance with DoD, DON, RMF, NIST, and JIATF South security policies, directives, and accreditation requirements.
• Oversee the integration of security controls into system designs, modernization efforts, and technology refresh cycles.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and defensive capabilities to strengthen JIATF South’s cyber posture and support mission resiliency.
• Prepare and maintain RMF artifacts, including System Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring documentation.
• Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and cybersecurity impact analyses for new systems, upgrades, or mission changes.
• Collaborate with system engineers, intelligence teams, operational units, partner nations, and interagency stakeholders to ensure cyber requirements align with real-time mission needs.
• Investigate IA-related incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and advise leadership on remediation strategies and long-term architectural improvements.
• Ensure cybersecurity engineering principles are embedded in network design, cloud adoption strategies, and data flow configurations supporting D&M operations.
• Guide the deployment and tuning of cybersecurity tools such as ACAS, HBSS/ESS, endpoint protection suites, SIEM platforms, and network defense sensors.

Requirements

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience
• 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience
• Strong background in Information Assurance, cybersecurity engineering, or system architecture
• Hands-on experience with RMF, DoD IA policies, and Navy cybersecurity guidance
• Demonstrated ability to develop or evaluate secure system architectures and cybersecurity design artifacts
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining enterprise cybersecurity architectures, ensuring compliance with DoD, RMF, and NIST standards. Proficient in Information Assurance activities, risk assessments, and integrating security controls into system designs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Information Assurance
• Cybersecurity Engineering
• RMF Compliance
• System Architecture Development
• TS/SCI Clearance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cybersecurity Architecture
• Risk Assessment
• System Security Plans
• Security Assessment Reports
• Continuous Monitoring Documentation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Cybersecurity Design ArtifactsEmerging Technologies Evaluation
• Cybersecurity Engineering Principles
• Incident Investigation

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Advisory Skills
• Leadership

Industry Keywords

• DoD
• NIST
• JIATF South
• Cyber Posture
• Mission Resiliency
• Cybersecurity Policies
• Technology Refresh Cycles
• Data Flow Configurations

Tools & Technologies

• ACAS
• HBSS/ESS
• Endpoint Protection Suites
• SIEM Platforms
• Network Defense Sensors