Information Assurance Specialist (TS/SCI Cleared)

Insight Global; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a TS/SCI cleared Information Assurance Specialist to support PQC transition at the Pentagon. The role focuses on identifying security risks, developing IA policies, and evaluating configurations across DoD systems and networks.

The ideal candidate will leverage data analytics to assess large datasets, drive security modernization, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement robust IA controls.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical or cybersecurity-related field and 10+ years of related experience; an additional 4 years may substitute for the degree.
• Experience with firewalls, IDS, enterprise antivirus solutions, secure scripting/testing, and IA reporting requirements.
• Experience conducting data analysis and working with large datasets.
• Experience identifying security risks and vulnerabilities across networks, systems, and applications.
• Experience developing IA policies, guidance, and security requirements.
• Experience evaluating secure system and network configurations and security tools.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity or IA efforts within a DoD environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and operate security tools to identify risks across networks, systems, and applications.
• Conduct security risk and vulnerability assessments to support PQC migration activities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain IA policies, doctrine, and security requirements.
• Evaluate secure system and network configurations, architectures, and security tools for standards compliance.
• Analyze large datasets to support security assessments, reporting, and decision-making.
• Contribute to project deliverables, metrics, and technical documentation.
• Research and recommend solutions to complex security challenges impacting enterprise systems.
• Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Data analysis

Security risk assessments

IA policies & requirements

Secure configurations evaluation

DoD environment experience

Firewalls/IDS/antivirus

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical/cybersecurity field

Job description

Education/Years of Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a technical or cybersecurity-related field and 10+ years of related experience; an additional 4 years of related experience may be substituted for the degree requirement

Interview Process: One-and-done interview (Teams Video)

Job Description:

Must Haves:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical or cybersecurity-related field and 10+ years of related experience; an additional 4 years of related experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Experience with firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), enterprise antivirus solutions, secure scripting/testing, and Information Assurance (IA) reporting requirements.
• Experience conducting data analysis and working with large datasets.
• Experience identifying security risks and vulnerabilities across networks, systems, and applications.
• Experience developing Information Assurance (IA) policies, guidance, and security requirements.
• Experience evaluating secure system and network configurations and security tools.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity or Information Assurance efforts within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.

Plusses:

• Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Communications Security (COMSEC), or Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) security control implementation.

Day to Day:

Insight Global is seeking a TS/SCI cleared Information Assurance Specialist sitting onsite at the Pentagon to support post-quantum cryptography (PQC) transition and modernization efforts across DoD systems and networks. This individual will identify security risks and vulnerabilities, develop and implement Information Assurance (IA) policies and requirements, evaluate secure system and network configurations, and support the migration of enterprise environments to next-generation cryptographic capabilities. The ideal candidate will also leverage data analytics experience to assess and manage large datasets supporting security and modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop, test, and operate security tools used to identify risks across networks, systems, and applications.
• Conduct security risk and vulnerability assessments to support PQC migration activities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Information Assurance (IA) policies, doctrine, and security requirements.
• Evaluate secure system and network configurations, architectures, and security tools to ensure compliance with security standards.
• Analyze large datasets to support security assessments, reporting, and decision-making efforts.
• Contribute to project deliverables, metrics, and technical documentation.
• Research and recommend solutions to complex security challenges impacting enterprise systems.
• Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.