Senior Information Assurance Analyst

Qmulos; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qmulos is seeking a cybersecurity expert in Arlington, Virginia, to manage system security operations and ensure compliance with federal directives. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and a Top Secret clearance (SCI). Responsibilities include analyzing system modifications and supporting security documentation.

The role also demands strong skills in both Unix/Linux and Microsoft Windows environments, along with familiarity with vulnerability assessment tools. Join a dynamic team committed to quality and integrity.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a related field.
• Top Secret clearance (SCI access eligibility) required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as ISSO or in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Manage system security operations according to federal directives.
• Support and document federal information system security.
• Analyze system modifications' impact on security.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Security engineering

Threat actor analysis

Vulnerability scanning

Splunk experience

Unix/Linux system administration

Microsoft Windows system administration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Vulnerability assessment tools

Security documentation tools

Job description

Job Description

The position requires expertise in cybersecurity, security engineering, security assessment and testing, and information system security oversight activities that support complex systems from the perspective of sophisticated threat actors. We are seeking an accomplished, creative and self‑motivated individual who enjoys working within a dynamic growth‑oriented environment.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Apply federal and organizational directives to manage system security operations.
• Support federal information system documentation to include: System Security Plan (SSP), Security Concept of Operations (SECONOPs), Architectural overviews, System Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) documents for performing assessments/security activities, System configurations for devices and software performing security‑relevant functions, Vulnerability and penetration test results, Security incident reports, and System security performance metrics.
• Report on threat actor capabilities in order to clarify the details of security requirements or approaches and to implement solutions.
• Perform research and assess the impacts of system modifications and technological advances on the system’s security.
• Review system security documentation in order to identify potential security weaknesses, recommend improvements to amend vulnerabilities, implement changes and document security relevant changes.
• Support source code analysis.
• Review, evaluate, and analyze all system documentation for assigned systems within the portfolio.

Qualifications

Clearance: Top Secret (SCI access eligibility) Required

• 7+ years of experience in a related field
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• A minimum of one year of progressive and highly specialized experience as an ISSO or similar role including generating security documentation for requirements, assessment, compliance, Standard Operating Procedures, test results, etc.
• Professional Certification such as DoD 8570 IAT Level I
• Minimum 1 year of Unix/Linux experience, with system administration background
• Minimum 1 year of Microsoft Windows experience, with system administration experience
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and assessment tools
• Splunk experience (Preferred)
• Experience with industry writing style such as grammar, sentence form, and structure
• Strong initiative, detail orientation, organizational skills, aptitude for analytical thinking
• Ability to multi‑task in a deadline‑oriented environment
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as a part of a team
• Excellent work ethic and a high commitment to quality

EEO Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.