Information Assurance/Security Specialist, Sr.

Comprehensive Power, Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company working with the government seeks a Senior Information Assurance/Security Specialist to lead evaluations of information security networks within a DoD environment. This role involves rigorous risk analysis, compliance management, and collaborating with IT and cybersecurity professionals to ensure mission-critical systems maintain optimal security standards.

Qualifications

• 6 years of cybersecurity experience with a Master's or 8 years with a Bachelor's.
• Active Secret Clearance required, TS preferred.
• Strong ability to assess risks and implement compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive evaluations of DoD information security networks.
• Prepare detailed evaluation reports and present recommendations.
• Develop remedial action plans and ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies.

Skills

Risk Analysis

Compliance Frameworks

Security Remediation

Cybersecurity Tools

Penetration Testing

Vulnerability Assessments

Information Security Principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Description:

Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Information Assurance/Security Specialist to lead comprehensive evaluations of major information security networks within a DoD environment. This role requires expertise in risk analysis, compliance frameworks, consulting services, and security remediation, ensuring optimal cybersecurity posture for mission-critical defense systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct extensive evaluations of major DoD information security networks, identifying vulnerabilities and risk factors.
• Prepare detailed evaluation reports and present recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Perform trade-off analyses of security products and solutions to determine the best implementation strategies for clients.
• Provide consulting services on a wide range of information assurance and cybersecurity topics.
• Develop remedial action plans and oversee the correction of security shortfalls to maintain compliance.
• Ensure systems adhere to DoD cybersecurity policies, risk management frameworks (RMF), and federal compliance standards.
• Collaborate with network engineers, IT specialists, and cybersecurity professionals to implement secure architectures.
• Support the integration of COTS cybersecurity solutions into defense environments.
• Maintain expertise in encryption protocols, secure software development, and threat intelligence.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred

• Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree OR
  • Master's Degree with 6 years of experience OR
  • Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience.
• Experience:
  • 6 years of relevant cybersecurity experience with a Master’s Degree OR
  • 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Strong understanding of information security principles, risk assessment, and security framework implementation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• Proficiency in cybersecurity tools, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with classified defense systems and military cybersecurity operations.
• Knowledge of DoD IT compliance regulations.
• Familiarity with cloud security solutions for government applications (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, or other DoD-approved cybersecurity credentials.