Lead IA Security Specialist

E2zintegral; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 165,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Integral Federal seeks a Lead Information Assurance Specialist to oversee RMF implementation and continuous monitoring for JPES across Azure-hosted environments integrated with DISA DevSecOps pipelines. You will secure containerized apps, web stacks, and REST APIs in SIPR/IL6 environments.

Responsibilities include leading RMF in eMASS, validating STIGs, coordinating vulnerability remediation, and managing POA&M with cross-enclave cloud support.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering or four years of equivalent DoD IA experience.
• 10+ years IA/RMF experience in DoD environments.
• Experience securing containerized applications and DevSecOps integration.
• Azure IL6 and/or DISA-hosted environments experience.
• Active Secret clearance; Security+ required; CISSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead RMF lifecycle activities in eMASS.
• Implement and validate STIGs for RHEL, Kubernetes, Tomcat, PostgreSQL, and web stacks.
• Oversee vulnerability scanning with ACAS/Nessus and Fortify.
• Integrate security findings into Agile sprint remediation.
• Manage the POA&M lifecycle and coordinate risk acceptance.
• Support ATO sustainment in multi-enclave cloud environments.
• Support security for REST APIs and cross-system data exchange.

Skills

Container security

DevSecOps integration

Azure IL6

DISA-hosted environments

Active Secret clearance

Security+ certification

CISSP (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

The Lead Information Assurance Specialist will oversee RMF implementation and continuous monitoring for JPES across containerized, cloud-hosted environments deployed in Azure and integrated with DISA C2FS DevSecOps pipelines. This role requires deep experience securing web applications, APIs, Kubernetes environments, and database systems within SIPR and IL6 environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead RMF lifecycle activities in eMASS.
• Implement and validate STIGs for:
  • RHEL
  • Kubernetes
  • Tomcat
  • PostgreSQL
  • Web application stacks
• Oversee vulnerability scanning using ACAS/Nessus and application security tools (Fortify).
• Integrate security findings into Agile sprint remediation.
• Manage the POA&M lifecycle and coordinate risk acceptance.
• Support ATO sustainment in multi-enclave cloud environments.
• Support security for REST APIs and cross-system data exchange.

Qualifications

Required:

• BA/BS degree in an Engineering discipline. Additional four years of experience in lieu of degree is acceptable.
• 10+ years IA/RMF in DoD environments.
• Experience securing containerized applications.
• Experience with DevSecOps security integration.
• Experience with Azure IL6 and/or DISA-hosted environments.
• Active Secret.
• Security+ required; CISSP preferred.

Salary Range: $165K-$188K

This position is in the proposal stage. The above salary range represents a general guideline. Integral Federal considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and/or discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay.

Company Overview

Integral partners with federal defense, intelligence, and civilian leaders to tackle their most important challenges and deliver positive outcomes. Since our founding in 1998, we have helped clients leverage existing and emerging technologies to transform their enterprises, empower growth, drive innovation, and build sustainable success. The forward-leaning solutions we deliver are tailored to each mission with a focus on keeping our nation safe and secure.

Integral is headquartered in McLean, VA and serves clients throughout the country.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including paid parental leave and immediate vesting in our 401(k). Give us a try and become part of a curated group of professionals at Integral Federal!

Our package also includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Earned Bonuses & Awards
• Professional Training Reimbursement
• Paid Parking
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability