Information Assurance Specialist III

Lawelawe Defense Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawelawe Defense Inc. in Bethesda, Maryland is seeking an experienced Information Assurance Specialist to protect sensitive systems and ensure regulatory compliance. You will manage security operations, respond to incidents, and develop security policies within a team-oriented environment.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree, active security clearance, and extensive experience with DoD tools. Join us to impact federal projects while supporting the Native Hawaiian community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 or more years of experience as an Information Assurance or Information System Security Officer.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Must possess an IAT III certification and an active CompTIA Security+ certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation packages.
• Manage the MTF Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) program.
• Respond to reported security breaches and violations.

Skills

Information Assurance

Regulatory Compliance

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Communication Skills

DoD Tools Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalency

Tools

SPLUNK

PowerShell

ACAS

NESSUS

Siphon

Job description

Who We Are

Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business (NHO SDB) that specializes in providing a range of services to federal government clients, including program management, digital solutions, human capital and training. Lawelawe leverages our NHO status to secure federal contracts that not only drive business success but also support our overall mission to uplift economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian families and preserve the Native Hawaiian heritage.

You Are

An experienced Information Assurance Specialist/ISSO with a laser focus on protecting sensitive systems and ensuring regulatory compliance in high-stakes environments. You thrive on solving complex security challenges, translating policies into actionable security procedures. You are agile and strategic while managing daily security operations, responding to incidents under pressure, and contributing to long-term cybersecurity planning.

How You Will Make An Impact

You’ll serve as a key security authority and trusted advisor, helping secure sensitive systems and fortify the network from evolving threats. Shaping and enforcing Information Assurance policies, supporting ATO processes from start to finish, and ensuring the operation of vulnerability management programs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in various aspects of developing and writing certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation packages included in the process of helping an organization/agency obtain an Authority to Operate (ATO) on its systems and/or environment.
• Follow National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and/or Department of Defense IA Certification and Accreditation Process standards in performance of job functions.
• Manage or take part in the MTF Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) program, which requires disseminating, coordinating, validating, reviewing, guiding, data entry, training, and monitoring compliance data provided or available to/from DoD and MHS.
• Use DoD and MHS approved vulnerability assessment and mitigation tools to identify vulnerabilities, apply mitigation, and identify potential areas of weakness in the IA programs.
• Identify security problems and requirements through studies, analysis, and research.
• Responsible for disseminating information, policies, procedures, and/or guidance to superior and subordinate units and for the management of tasks and requirements for MTF.
• Respond to reported security breaches, violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and codes of conduct and take appropriate action to minimize harm, investigate, evaluate, track, and report incidents.
• Manage the security of the information system that is slated for Certification & Accreditation (C&A).
• Support the information system owner/information owner for the completion of security-related responsibilities.
• Advise system changes and impact.
• Provide view on the continuous monitoring of the information system.
• Assess security events to determine impact, develop and execute corrective action plans, and make recommendations to management for corrective long-term preventive solutions to avoid recurrence.
• Monitor and audit installed software and hardware tools for signs of suspicious activity leading to potential security events.
• Responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and proliferation of new technologies meant to enhance the overall network security posture.
• Develop and implement technical programs to ensure that users adhere to systems security policies and procedures.
• Ensure access to computer applications, operating systems, and other stored programs and data is limited to those personnel authorized for such access.
• Review and design systems software routines to facilitate security processes.
• Work with other Information Technology (IT) Specialists and participate in operational teams.
• Assign work to team members, track work completion, and assess effectiveness and efficiency of work performed.
• Assist with customer ticketing system assignments and meet SLA.
• Elevate difficult assignments to senior IA managers as needed.
• May be required to respond to support nights or weekends to fulfill department related duties or be required to be placed on an on-call schedule for duties as directed/needed by command, directorate, or department.

The Team

Lawelawe Defense Inc ("LDI") is an SBA Certified 8(a) Native Hawaiian Owned (NHO) SDB. Lawelawe Defense offers an outstanding record of delivery on various projects encompassing Program and Portfolio Management; Systems Engineering and Architecture; Network Engineering and Operations; Data Center Optimization and Operations; Desktop/Server and Application Virtualization.

Here’s What You Need

• Minimum of 6 or more years of experience demonstrating the required proficiency as an Information Assurance or Information System Security Officer
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalency
• Active Secret security clearance required
• Must possess an IAT III certification
• Possess an active CompTIA Security+ certification
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and report writing
• Ability to adapt to a consistently changing environment.
• Experience with various tools such as SPLUNK, PowerShell, ACAS, NESSUS, Siphon, and other tools used within the DoD and MHS environment.
• Knowledge of APL list, eMASS, CSTARS, and other DoD sites for cybersecurity system management.
• Strong knowledge of technical domain data requirements, system architecture, sensor/data sources.
• Experience with applying STIGS
• Strong knowledge of DoD and applicable service or agency security policies, manuals, and standards.
• Knowledge of processes in controlling, labeling, virus scanning, auditing tools, and secure data transfer between information systems.

Bonus Points If

• You have prior experience supporting a DoD environment.

Salary

Dependent on Experience (DOE). Compensation will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity.