Information Assurance Engineer

Abacus Solutions Group; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Employer matching retirement plan

Full benefits package

Job summary

Abacus Solutions Group seeks an Information Systems Assessment and Authorization Analyst to support USTRANSCOM at Scott AFB, IL. The role focuses on security documentation, risk management, and continuous monitoring to strengthen DoD IT infrastructure.

Candidates should have a DoD Secret clearance or higher, four years of experience, and IAT Level II certifications. Competitive pay and full benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or higher is required.
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience.
• DoD Secret clearance or higher required.
• At least one IAT Level II certification: Security+, CECCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND or SSCP.
• At least one CE certification for network defense or computing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate all authorization docs: Categorization, SSP, risk assessment.
• Manage ATO packages using continuous monitoring per ISSM.
• Support CSAM-based control assessment, reporting and monitoring.
• Create and maintain minor/major modification documentation.
• Maintain waivers and risk assessments for ISSMs.
• Assist ISSMs with security decisions affecting systems/networks.
• Prepare for Contingency/Incident response assessments.
• Perform risk assessments and document vulnerabilities and risks.
• Design and develop System Security Plan covering infra and policies.
• Review ST&E and IATT for new/legacy systems.
• Review NIST Self Assessments and develop POA&M for weaknesses.
• Create and track POA&M for ACAS and STIG mitigations.
• Design IPA and PIAs for major Federal IT systems.
• Use eMass to manage the security profile.
• Register ports, protocols, and services with PPSM.

Skills

Security clearance

IAT Level II certs

CE certs

Education

BA/BS

Tools

Splunk

Cisco

McAfee

Microsoft

Linux

Solaris

Job description

Abacus Solutions Group: We're built on our shared core values! We are difference-makers, passionate about serving, we work hard with integrity and do the right thing. Difference makers means that we look at every opportunity as a chance to make a difference. Passionate about serving means that we are always looking for ways to serve our customers and coworkers. Working hard and doing the right thing with integrity means that for every decision we make we first ask, “Is the decision consistent with our moral and ethical principles?" We hire, review, reward and recognize our teammates based on these characteristics, so it is important that you share these values to be part of the team.

Job Description

Abacus Solutions Group is seeking an Information Systems Assessment and Authorization Analyst to support USTRANSCOM at Scott Air Force Base (AFB) in Illinois. We provide strategic, technical, and program management guidance and support services to facilitate the operations and modernization of the combatant command’s infrastructure, systems, and applications. This support will be provided to the USTC Command, Control, Communications & Cyber Systems Directorate (TCJ6).

Work Location: Scott, AFB O’Fallon, IL

Pay And Benefits

• $100K-$120,000
• Full benefits package to include medical, dental, employer matching retirement plan, and more!
• Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay details.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate all authorization documentation associated including the Systems Categorization, Systems Security Plan, and Systems risk assessment.
• Manage the Authority to Operate (ATO) packages using continuous monitoring strategies outlined by the ISSM.
• Support the control assessment, reporting and monitoring processes using the Cyber Security and Assessment Management (CSAM) system.
• Create and maintain all minor/major modification documentation.
• Maintain all waivers and Risk assessment for the ISSMs.
• Assist the ISSMs with decisions that affects the security of their systems and networks.
• Facilitate preparations for all Contingency/Incident response assessments.
• Perform and document risk assessments, analyzing security vulnerabilities, and the metrics to measure the risks associated with those vulnerabilities.
• Design and development of comprehensive Systems Security Plan, covering at a high level the infrastructure, policies and procedures which define the systems security profile for the enclave systems.
• Review and validate System Test and Evaluation (ST&E) and Interim Authority to Test (IATT) reviews for new and/or legacy systems.
• Review and conduct NIST-based Self Assessments, identifying any weaknesses which need to be addressed, and developing a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for each of those weaknesses based on industry best practices. Requesting risk acceptance for vulnerabilities that cannot be remediated or mitigated.
• Create and track Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for mitigation of risks identified via the ACAS and STIG processes.
• Design and development of Initial Privacy Assessment (IPA) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for each major Federal Government IT Systems.
• Utilize the eMass tool to manage the security profile for the system.
• Utilize the Ports, Protocols, and Service Management (PPSM) tool and processes to register ports, protocols, and services in use by the enclaves.

Required Skills

• BA/BS
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience
• DoD Secret clearance or higher
• Must have at least one of these IAT Level II certifications: Security+, CECCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP
• Must have at least one Computing Environment (CE) certification or certificate for the technical area of responsibility for Network support/defense (e.g., Splunk, Cisco, McAfee, etc.) OR Operating System (e.g., Microsoft, Linux, Solaris, etc.)

Desired Skills

• MA/MS
• ITIL V4 Foundations certification
• One of the IAM Level II certifications: CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC, CCISO, or HCISPP

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

About Abacus Solutions Group

Abacus Solutions Group is a mission-ready partner built from the ground up to support government work that demands precision, trust, and results. Our team understands the challenges that federal agencies face, because many of us have lived them firsthand.

Veteran-Owned and Mission-Aligned

Abacus was founded by a service-disabled Army officer with a deep understanding of what it means to serve. That experience shapes everything we do. We share in the commitment to national security, public service, and operational excellence. We bring military discipline, clear communication, and purpose-driven execution to every engagement.

Compliance Without Compromise

We build every system, process, and policy with compliance in mind from day one. Whether it's federal IT standards, cybersecurity frameworks, or personnel clearances, we deliver work that stands up to scrutiny. Our clients trust us because we meet the letter and intent of the law, without cutting corners.

We Fix What’s Broken

Government agencies often struggle with outdated systems, hard-to-fill roles, and tangled operations. This is where Abacus Solutions Group thrives. We specialize in bringing clarity to complexity. We show up ready to solve problems and keep programs moving forward, like overhauling legacy infrastructure, placing hard-to-find cleared talent, and tightening security policy,

Faith-Guided Values

Our work is driven by more than just contracts and deadlines. As a company rooted in faith, we operate with a commitment to stewardship, honesty, and doing the right thing—even when no one is watching. That sense of responsibility shapes our culture, our leadership, and the way we treat our clients and employees.

When you choose Abacus, you're choosing a team that delivers on its promises, puts mission first, and never loses sight of the bigger picture. We’re here to serve it the federal space