Information Assurance Engineer - TS/SCI clearance

PGTEK; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid time off & holidays

Education assistance after 12 months

Job summary

PGTEK seeks an experienced Information Assurance Engineer to provide onsite support at Langley AFB. You will manage RMF activities, accreditation, and continuous monitoring, ensuring DoD/AF compliance and robust security controls for Kessel Run systems and OEM equipment.

Role requires active TS/SCI clearance, 5+ years DoD IA/RMF experience, and hands-on use of McAfee ePO, Nessus, SCCM, HBSS. Strong documentation and stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• 5+ years in Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or RMF support within a DoD environment.
• Hands-on with security tools such as McAfee ePO, Nessus, SCCM, HBSS.
• Strong understanding of DoD IA policies, STIGs, and NIST 800-53 controls.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills with technical/non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert RMF support, including system authorization, accreditation, and continuous monitoring.
• Develop, maintain, and review RMF docs and security control artifacts.
• Ensure IA/cyber requirements align with DoD and Air Force directives.
• Administer enterprise cybersecurity tools (SCCM, ePO, Nessus, HBSS, LogRhythm).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Provide IA/SME guidance to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

RMF/IA expertise

Documentation & comms

DoD cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

McAfee ePO

Nessus

SCCM

HBSS

Job description

Description

We are seeking an experienced Information Assurance Engineer / SME to provide onsite support at Langley AFB. The selected candidate will serve as a key technical resource supporting Information Assurance (IA) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities related to system accreditation and compliance. This role focuses on managing security documentation, processes, and technical artifacts to ensure full alignment with government cybersecurity requirements, particularly in support of Kessel Run systems and related OEM-deployed equipment.

Salary: 140-150K

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level support in managing all aspects of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), including system authorization, accreditation, and continuous monitoring.
• Develop, maintain, and review RMF documentation and security control artifacts to support system accreditation.
• Ensure all IA and cybersecurity requirements are met in accordance with DoD and Air Force directives.
• Support and administer enterprise cybersecurity and endpoint protection tools, including:
  • SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager)
  • McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) and McAfee MOVE
  • Tenable Nessus / ACAS
  • LogRhythm
  • Host-Based Security System (HBSS)
• Collaborate with program stakeholders, system owners, and engineers to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Provide ongoing IA/SME guidance to ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
• Assist with responding to government data calls, inspections, and audit requests.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or RMF support within a DoD environment.
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as McAfee ePO, Nessus, SCCM, and HBSS.
• Strong understanding of DoD IA policies, STIGs, and NIST 800-53 controls.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to interface effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant cybersecurity certification preferred (e.g., Security+ CE, CISSP, or CISM)

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• Vision plan
• Dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK
• Short and Long-Term disability
• Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered.
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees
• Generous amount of PTO and Holidays
• Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment

About Pgtek

PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.

EOE, including disability/veterans