Senior Information Assurance Engineer — Remote

Royper Royco LLC; United States; Remote; USD 98,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Aether Aerospace is seeking an Information Assurance/Security Engineer III to design, implement, and support security requirements across network and information systems for national-security programs. This role focuses on risk assessments, certification/ accreditation, and continuous monitoring within federal frameworks.

Remote role with preference for Boston, MA or Dayton, OH; requires active TS/SCI or equivalent in some cases and a strong background in security architecture, testing, and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management frameworks, and compliance standards.
• Experience with vulnerability assessments, security testing, and mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with security tools, firewalls, SIEM solutions, and system hardening techniques.
• Ability to analyze policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure security compliance.
• Proficiency in developing security documentation, including system security plans and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and integrating security requirements within business processes.
• Support certification and accreditation efforts, ensuring compliance with frameworks such as DIACAP, NIACAP, and NIST SP 800-37.
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate risks.
• Develop and complete system security plans and contingency plans.
• Perform security testing and compliance verification for network and system configurations.
• Implement security tools, monitor system integrity, and support incident response efforts.
• Analyze security policies and recommend enhancements to improve compliance and risk management.
• Conduct security audits and provide solutions to reduce identified risks.
• Assist in evaluating, developing, and enhancing security policies, tools, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide information assurance support for security architecture development and implementation.
• Provide technical support to operational strategies aligned within your program and initiatives that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across all program functions.
• Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded.
• Identify and forward to your leadership any opportunities that could lead to growth within your work area.
• Participate in growth efforts as requested.
• Ensure all contractual deliverables are met/exceeded to the customer's satisfaction.
• Complete personal PDP and attend Company Meetings (with camera on).
• Within your program, build productive and positive professional relationships with clients.
• Execute all contract requirements as assigned in accordance with the contract-specific LCAT and requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Risk management

Vulnerability assessments

Security testing

Security policy analysis

Security documentation

Cloud security

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5-7 years

Master’s degree + 3-5 years

Tools

Firewalls

SIEM

System hardening

Security tools

Job description

Aether Aerospace is seeking an Information Assurance/Security Engineer III to design, implement, and support security requirements across network and information systems for national-security programs. This role focuses on risk assessments, certification/ accreditation, and continuous monitoring within federal frameworks.

Remote role with preference for Boston, MA or Dayton, OH; requires active TS/SCI or equivalent in some cases and a strong background in security architecture, testing, and