Information Assurance Specialist

Information Assurance Specialist – Defend the Pacific Cyber Frontier!Location: Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam, Hawaii Organization: Leidos | Air & Space Force Division Step into a mission‑driven role where your cybersecurity expertise directly strengthens the United States Air Force’s operations across the Indo‑Pacific. 🇺🇸 This is more than a job—it’s a chance to safeguard national security, collaborate with elite cyber professionals, and support the Air Force’s strategic pivot to the Pacific.As an Information Assurance Specialist, you’ll work alongside PACAF’s CIISO, ISSM, PA‑ESC ISSO, and ISSOs across the theater to ensure secure, resilient, and compliant operations across SCI systems and infrastructure. Your work will help protect some of the nation’s most sensitive intelligence environments.Primary ResponsibilitiesSupport cybersecurity operations for AFSCI (JWICS) systems and SCI enclavesApply NIST RMF methodologies to assess, manage, and mitigate system riskProvide expert cybersecurity guidance to PACAF personnelImplement and enforce cybersecurity policies and proceduresParticipate in key meetings and working groups with PACAF ISSM, PA‑ESC ISSO, and CIISODevelop, draft, and review Security Impact Analyses (SIAs) for AFSCI (AFJWICS) changesProcess Change Requests (CRs) through the PACAF Configuration Management Board (CMB)Maintain security artifacts and documentation for ATO/ATC sustainmentCoordinate with ISSM/SSO to initiate protective or corrective actions during incidentsConduct continuous monitoring activities and develop POA&MsProvide cybersecurity support and training to PACAF personnelBasic QualificationsActive TS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree and 8+ years of applicable experience. Additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience with NIST RMFIAM Level II Certification (CAP, GSLC, or equivalent)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsCustomer‑focused with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilitiesPreferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in IT Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field5+ years of experience in C4ISR, IT, or IA‑related roles3+ years working with Intelligence Community (IC) IT Security ControlsFamiliarity with IC, USAF, and Pacific Theater operationsDABAOPP1If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:June 12, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.SummaryLocation: Honolulu, HIType: Full time