Remote FAA NAS Information Security Specialist

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) 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.