Information Assurance Specialist - Remote (Secret Clearance)

LMI Consulting, LLC; Tysons (VA); Remote; USD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI Consulting, LLC is seeking an Information Assurance Specialist with an active Secret clearance to support ACWS and DoD programs from a remote US-based team. The role focuses on maintaining a strong security posture across enterprise environments and coordinating with system administrators, developers, and security stakeholders.

Responsibilities include implementing and auditing security controls per NIST RMF and STIGs, conducting risk assessments, creating SSPs/POA&Ms, and supporting ATO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5-10+ years in information assurance or cybersecurity programs.
• Knowledge of RMF and NIST cyber frameworks.
• Experience creating security documentation and artifacts.
• Experience with vulnerability management and assessments.
• Understanding of security controls and risk management.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support information assurance and cybersecurity activities for ACWS and related environments.
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of security controls per NIST, RMF, STIG, and DoD requirements.
• Support system security authorization, assessment, accreditation, and ATO activities.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability reviews, and control reviews.
• Monitor findings and coordinate remediation with relevant teams.
• Develop and maintain SSPs, POA&Ms, policies, artifacts, and continuous monitoring docs.
• Assist with continuous monitoring, metrics, and reporting requirements.
• Support audits, customer assessments, and responses to findings.
• Evaluate changes to ensure ongoing compliance with security requirements.
• Identify cybersecurity risks and develop practical mitigations with stakeholders.
• Support incident response and root cause remediation activities.
• Stay current on evolving threats and federal best practices for ACWS.

Skills

5-10+ years experience

RMF processes

Security documentation

Vulnerability management

Security controls

Analytical skills

Active Secret clearance

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

eMASS

ACAS

SCAP

STIGs

NIST 800-53

NIST 800-171

CMMC

FedRAMP

Job description

LMI Consulting, LLC is seeking an Information Assurance Specialist with an active Secret clearance to support ACWS and DoD programs from a remote US-based team. The role focuses on maintaining a strong security posture across enterprise environments and coordinating with system administrators, developers, and security stakeholders.

Responsibilities include implementing and auditing security controls per NIST RMF and STIGs, conducting risk assessments, creating SSPs/POA&Ms, and supporting ATO.