Information Assurance Engineer

Telos Corporation; Georgia; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

401k

Job summary

Telos Corporation is seeking a security-focused professional to support SSPs, RARs, and POA&Ms, while maintaining ATO and updating GRC assets. You will coordinate vulnerability remediation with technical teams and help educate staff on security best practices.

The role emphasizes independent and collaborative work, with remote eligibility and a strong commitment to compliance and risk management. A background in information assurance and cloud experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience in IT.
• “5+ years of IT experience” with a focus on system security and governance.
• Experience with cloud providers (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Experience in information assurance, governance, risk, and compliance required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties supporting SSPs, RARs, and POA&Ms.
• Conduct self-assessments and internal audits to maintain ATO.
• Maintain GRC assets in customer GRC tools.
• Coordinate remediation of vulnerabilities identified in scans (Nessus, ACAS).
• Develop and deliver security awareness materials for staff.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet continuous monitoring requirements and metrics.
• Identify bottlenecks in security workflows and propose improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science / information assurance / engineering

Tools

Nessus

ACAS

Job description

The most security-conscious organizations trust Telos Corporation to protect their vital IT assets. The reputation of our company rests on the quality of our solutions and the integrity of our people. Explore what you can bring to our solutions in the areas of cyber, cloud and enterprise security.

Be a part of the Telos culture and see what sets us apart! Telos offers an excellent compensation package with benefits that include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401k. Our employees enjoy more than just a great work environment!

This position will be Remote

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in tasks in support of maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports (RARs), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Perform regular self‑assessments and internal audits to ensure the system maintains its Authorization to Operate (ATO).
• Maintain and update supporting Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) assets in the customer’s GRC tools.
• Coordinate with technical teams to track the remediation of vulnerabilities identified in scans (e.g., Nessus, ACAS).
• Help develop and deliver security awareness materials to staff, ensuring a culture of security throughout the organization.
• Work with various stakeholders to ensure the systems meet their continuous monitoring requirements and metrics.
• Identify "bottlenecks" in our current security workflows and propose automated or streamlined solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information assurance, or a related discipline and has at least 5 or more years of experience in an information technology role. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Experience with cloud service providers such as AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.
• Experience in information assurance and or governance risk and compliance is required.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document findings accurately.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to demonstrate “self-starter” traits.
• Knowledge of contract management and legal compliance principles is a plus.

The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship.

Telos maintains a drug-free workplace and will conduct drug testing on all applicants who have accepted an offer of employment.

Telos Corporation participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with Telos will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration ("SSA") and/or the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") of your authorization to work in the United States. Telos offers excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

Telos Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Telos Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 1-800-283-1911. If you require relay service assistance, please click on the following link to review information on your state's relay service: https://www.fcc.gov/accessibility.

Telos Corporation is an EEO/AA employer.