Information Systems Security Specilaist

ASRC Federal; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) seeks an Information Systems Security Specialist to join the Weather Observations Systems Subteam supporting the FAA. This is a full-time remote position focused on NAS facilities, systems, and equipment nationwide.

The role involves risk analysis, documentation, and collaboration with FAA, NWS, and contractor teams to resolve operational issues. Some travel (~15%) is required to support ASOS/AWOS deployments across the United States.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related IT field; substitutions allowed with math/stat/CS hours.
• Knowledge of FISMA, NIST SPs, and FIPS desirable.
• Experience with NAS facilities, systems, and equipment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Respond to public inquiries.
• Travel to support installation, relocation, modification, and field activities for ASOS equipment across the United States.
• Coordinate with FAA personnel, NWS representatives, telecommunications providers, field technicians, and other stakeholders to resolve ASOS/AWOS operational issues.
• Prepare and submit Purchase Requisitions for ASOS-related equipment, services, maintenance, and program activities.
• Maintain and verify accuracy of National Flight Data Center charts and documentation related to ASOS systems.
• Initiate, track, and follow up on FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure and service tickets for ASOS/AWOS outages and communication issues.

Skills

Risk analysis

Documentation management

Information security principles

System and network analysis

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Agile environment

Troubleshooting and problem solving

Independent and team work

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related IT field

Tools

NAS facilities experience

FAA NAS operations knowledge

Job description

ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) is seeking an Information Systems Security Specialist to join our Weather Observations Systems Subteam that supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is a full-time remote position supporting work at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) in Oklahoma City, OK.

The FAA's Weather Observation Systems Subteam provides critical engineering, lifecycle management, and technical support for a comprehensive network of ground-based aviation weather sensors and information display platforms. By managing diverse equipment—ranging from the Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) and wind shear detectors such as the Low Level Windshear Alert System (LLWAS) to specialized terminal data displays (ACE-IDS)—the team ensures that air traffic controllers and pilots have the accurate, real-time meteorological data essential for safe flight operations.

Citizenship/Permanent Residency Requirement

All candidates must have the following to pass the Federal Background Investigation and obtain the FAA Public Trust security clearance.

• Be a US Citizen.
• Has resided in the US for three (3) consecutive years.
• RealID Driver’s License/ID or current US Passport.

Education & Experience Requirement

All non-US Degrees must have a US Equivalency Certificate provided by the candidate at the time of application.

• A Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related IT fields, with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science may be substituted in lieu of the computer science degree, depending on other qualifications and experience.
• Knowledge and application of Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA) requirements and associated National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications and Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) is desirable.
• Experience with NAS facilities, systems, and equipment is desired.
• 9+ years of related work experience.

Required Skills

• Provides risk analysis for vulnerabilities, incidents, and change requests.
• Develops, maintains, and reviews technical documentation, system records, reports, security documentation, and configuration information to support ongoing NAS operations.
• Knowledge of computer systems, networking, information technology, and information security principles.
• Analyzes system, network, and operational information to identify issues, vulnerabilities, risks, and potential impacts to system availability or performance.
• Maintains accurate system, operational, and administrative records with strong attention to detail.
• Coordinates technical activities and communicates effectively with government personnel, contractors, telecommunications providers, technical teams, and other stakeholders.
• Analyzes technical issues and provides clear, actionable recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Manages multiple activities, service requests, outages, and action items, ensuring appropriate follow-up and resolution with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to:
  • Work independently, as well as on a team, in an agile environment.
  • Research, troubleshoot and problem solve quickly.
  • Learn on the job/willing to self-teach.
  • Communicate effectively through verbal and written communication with high organization.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting FAA National Airspace System (NAS) facilities, systems, equipment, or operational programs.
• Experience with FAA Surveillance and Weather systems, including ASOS and AWOS equipment and operations.
• Familiarity with National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office operations and FAA/NWS coordination for ASOS maintenance and support.
• Knowledge of Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requirements.
• Understanding of federal cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and practical application of NIST Special Publications.
• Knowledge and practical application of Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS).

Essential Daily Job Duties

• Respond to public inquiries.
• Travel to support installation, relocation, modification, and field activities for ASOS equipment across the United States.
• Coordinate with FAA personnel, NWS representatives, telecommunications providers, field technicians, and other stakeholders to resolve ASOS/AWOS operational issues.
• Prepare and submit Purchase Requisitions for ASOS-related equipment, services, maintenance, and program activities.
• Maintain and verify accuracy of National Flight Data Center charts and documentation related to ASOS systems.
• Initiate, track, and follow up on FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure and service tickets for ASOS/AWOS outages and communication issues.

Work Environment

• Standard flexible work schedule.
• Travel is ~15%.
• Cubicle environment.