Information Assurance Specialist II

Battelle; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Battelle is seeking an Information Assurance Specialist II in Washington, DC, to provide support for data management and information assurance on a government contract. The successful candidate will manage laboratory information systems, ensuring data is secure and accessible.

This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams. A Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in information systems or cybersecurity are essential.

The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in information systems or cybersecurity.
• Ability to work in a secure environment and hold a Secret security clearance.
• Must have U.S. citizenship for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide information assurance support for laboratory information systems.
• Administer and maintain databases, servers, networks, and applications.
• Gather and analyze user requirements for system enhancements.

Skills

Information Systems Support

Communication Skills

Cybersecurity Principles

Data Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, or relevant field

Relevant certifications (Security+, Network+, SSCP)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Databases

LIMS

Job description

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

As an Information Assurance Specialist II, you will be joining a dynamic team providing invaluable support to a large government contract performing applied laboratory research across a diverse range of biological and chemical biological disciplines. Operating in a collaborative environment, this position is responsible for information systems and data management support for a laboratory program, helping ensure that operational and scientific data are secure, accessible, and effectively maintained. This role supports databases, servers, networks, applications, files, and LIMS; identifies upgrade and contingency needs; gathers user requirements; and helps design or implement system enhancements. The position also supports backups, testing events, documentation, and system compliance activities across the information management environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, responsiveness to operational issues, and the ability to work effectively with government sponsors, technical teams, and other key stakeholders in support of complex national security and laboratory operations.

This position offers an exhilarating opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to advancing scientific knowledge and solving our customer’s toughest challenges.

This full-time position is contingent upon contract award and will be in Washington DC.

Responsibilities

• Provide information assurance and data management support for laboratory information systems, ensuring availability, integrity, confidentiality, and proper handling of operational and scientific data.
• Support administration and maintenance of databases, servers, networks, applications, file repositories, and LIMS platforms used in laboratory and operational environments.
• Gather, document, and analyze user and program requirements to recommend system improvements, workflow enhancements, and technical solutions aligned with mission needs.
• Assist with the design, configuration, testing, implementation, and sustainment of information system upgrades, patches, and enhancements.
• Perform or coordinate routine backup, restoration, and disaster recovery support activities to help ensure continuity of operations and data resilience.
• Participate in contingency planning, system testing events, validation activities, and recovery exercises to assess readiness and improve operational reliability.
• Maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, configuration records, and compliance artifacts in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Support system security and compliance activities, including access control administration, account management, vulnerability remediation, audit support, and policy adherence.
• Collaborate with scientists, laboratory personnel, IT staff, cybersecurity teams, and operational stakeholders to resolve issues and support secure, efficient system performance.
• Monitor system performance and data management processes, identify risks or opportunities for improvement, and elevate issues as needed to support uninterrupted laboratory operations.
• Quarterly domestic travel to Edgewood, Maryland is anticipated.

Key Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, cybersecurity, information assurance, engineering, or a related technical field and 2 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in information systems support, cybersecurity, or laboratory information management environments.
• Experience supporting one or more of the following: databases, servers, networks, applications, file systems, backup/recovery processes, or LIMS in a regulated, operational, laboratory, or secure environment; familiarity with information assurance principles, system documentation, compliance requirements, and troubleshooting of enterprise or laboratory systems is required.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a secure environment and hold Secret security clearance, with experience supporting laboratory, biodefense, CBRNE, or other high‑consequence operational environments strongly preferred.
• Hold a valid driver's license and have a working knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Sole U.S. citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as Security+, Network+, SSCP, or comparable credentials.

Salary Range

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $98,000 – $139,000 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in‑office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in‑office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work‑life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender‑affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry‑leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world‑class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran‑status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.