Junior Information Assurance (IA) Specialist with Security Clearance

ARSIEM Corporation; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Referral bonus program

Job summary

ARSIEM Corporation seeks a Junior IA Specialist for our Monterey, CA location to support RMF compliance and cybersecurity operations for Navy systems. You will assist with accreditation steps, organize security artifacts, and help monitor vulnerabilities under guidance.

The role requires 0–2 years of cybersecurity experience, a bachelor’s degree, and familiarity with RMF. Active Secret clearance and US citizenship are required to work on government projects.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in cybersecurity or equivalent internship/military experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent military training).
• Familiarity with RMF and cybersecurity best practices.
• Strong organizational skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with RMF accreditation (Steps 1–6) and ATO support in eMASS.
• Collect, organize, and maintain security documentation and artifacts.
• Track POA&M remediation and support continuous monitoring.
• Perform security control checks based on NIST 800-53.
• Support vulnerability scanning efforts using ACAS, Nessus, or Tenable tools.
• Participate in compliance activities and maintain systems aligned to STIGs and SCAP guidelines for: Windows OS (including MECM patching, STIG reviews) and Linux OS (preferably RHEL, with Ansible patching, STIG reviews).
• Provide administrative support for IAM and contribute to Zero Trust initiatives.

Skills

RMF familiarity

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

ACAS

eMASS

Splunk

Job description

Junior Information Assurance (IA) Specialist — Monterey, CA

Information Assurance – 0009-0017 / Full-time / On-site.

About ARSIEM Corporation At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients. We provide support to multiple agencies across the United States Government. ARSIEM has an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support. As demand increases, ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting-edge technical solutions at the best value to our clients. That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with. ARSIEM Corporation is seeking a Junior IA Specialist to support RMF compliance and cybersecurity operations for U.S. Navy systems. This is a great opportunity for early-career professionals. The candidate will work under senior guidance and, depending on experience, may focus on either Windows or Linux environments. This position will support one of our Government clients in Monterey, CA.

Responsibilities

• Assist with RMF accreditation (Steps 1–6) and ATO support in eMASS.
• Collect, organize, and maintain security documentation and artifacts.
• Track POA&M remediation and support continuous monitoring.
• Perform security control checks based on NIST 800-53.
• Support vulnerability scanning efforts using ACAS, Nessus, or Tenable tools.
• Participate in compliance activities and maintain systems aligned to STIGs and SCAP guidelines for:
  • Windows OS (including MECM patching, STIG reviews)
  • Linux OS (preferably RHEL, with Ansible patching, STIG reviews)
• Provide administrative support for IAM and contribute to Zero Trust initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in cybersecurity or equivalent internship/military experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent military training).
• Familiarity with RMF and cybersecurity best practices.
• Strong organizational skills and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent IAM Level I certification.
• Exposure to ACAS, eMASS, Splunk, or similar cybersecurity tools.

$77,000 - $94,000 a year The ARSIEM pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other laws.

Benefits: For an overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab. https://www.arsiem.com/careers/

Original Posting Date: 2025-04-25

Clearance Requirement: This position requires an active Secret clearance. Top Secret eligible is preferred. You must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Candidate Referral

Do you know someone who would be GREAT at this role? If you do, ARSIEM has a way for you to earn a bonus through our referral program for persons presenting NEW (not in our resume database) candidates who are successfully placed on one of our projects. The bonus for this position is $3,500, and the referrer is eligible to receive the sum for any applicant we place within 12 months of referral. The bonus is paid after the referred employee reaches 6 months of employment.

ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affi­ cative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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