Lead Information Assurance (IA)/ Security Specialist - Ft. Meade

Semper Valens Solutions; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Semper Valens Solutions seeks a Lead IA / Security Specialist to guide cybersecurity across DoD programs at Fort Meade, MD. The role requires leadership, DoD experience, and a strong grasp of RMF, NIST standards, and agile practices.

You will oversee risk assessments, artifacts, and security controls while mentoring staff and coordinating with program managers and engineers to embed security throughout the SDLC.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Lead IA and cybersecurity policy development and enforcement.
• Support RMF activities including ATO, control selection, and continuous monitoring.
• Mentor IA/cybersecurity staff and align with program goals.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability analyses, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53, RMF, DoDI 8510.01, FISMA.
• Collaborate across SDLC using Agile/Scrum.
• Manage SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, and risk assessments.
• Support incident response and continuous monitoring.
• Provide strategic guidance on cybersecurity architecture and data protection.

Skills

Information Assurance

Leadership

RMF

Agile/Scrum

Security Architecture

Education

BA/BS in Information Technology or Computer Science

Job description

Lead Information Assurance (IA)/ Security Specialist

Full Time Ft. Meade, MD

Secret clearance

• This position is contingent upon contract award**

Job Description

Semper Valens Solutions is seeking an experienced Lead IA / Security Specialist to support a program in the Fort Meade, MD area. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your leadership, technical expertise, and DoD experience to guide complex programs supporting U.S. Government and military customers. Serves as the senior cybersecurity and information assurance lead responsible for protecting information systems, ensuring compliance with federal and organizational security requirements, and guiding risk management activities across IT programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of Information Assurance (IA) and cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls
• Serve as the primary security authority supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including system authorization (ATO), control selection, and continuous monitoring
• Oversee and mentor IA/cybersecurity staff, ensuring alignment with program and organizational objectives
• Conduct and coordinate security assessments, vulnerability analyses, and risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53, NIST RMF, DoDI 8510.01, FISMA, and other applicable cybersecurity standards
• Collaborate with program managers, system engineers, and stakeholders to integrate security throughout the system development lifecycle (SDLC) using Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Manage and review security artifacts, including System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, SARs, and risk assessments
• Support incident response, auditing, and continuous monitoring activities
• Provide strategic guidance on cybersecurity architecture, system hardening, and data protection

Qualifications / Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology or Computer Science discipline
• Minimum four years of DoD‑related experience supporting U.S. military or other Government agencies. An additional four years of experience in lieu of degree is acceptable.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum program execution
• Relevant certifications such as:
• CISSP (preferred)
• CISM, CASP+, Security+, or GSLC

About Semper Valens Solutions

Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community. At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's success. Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks, and operational processes. We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan.

Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Semper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth, or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Semper Valens Solutions through its online applicant system, please contact Semper Valens Solutions Human Resources Department at [phone]. Semper Valens Solutions is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled, and protected veterans are urged to apply. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

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