Information Assurance Specialist III

Experienced Information Assurance Specialist/ISSO with a laser focus on protecting sensitive systems and ensuring regulatory compliance in high‑stakes environments. You thrive on solving complex security challenges, translating policies into actionable security procedures, and managing daily security operations under pressure. Responsibilities Participate in various aspects of developing and writing certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation packages to help an organization obtain an Authority to Operate (ATO). Follow NIST and/or DoD IA Certification and Accreditation Process standards in performance of job functions. Manage or take part in the MTF Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) program, including dissemination, coordination, validation, review, guidance, data entry, training, and monitoring compliance data. Use DoD and MHS approved vulnerability assessment and mitigation tools to identify vulnerabilities, apply mitigations, and identify potential weaknesses in IA programs. Identify security problems and requirements through studies, analysis, and research. Disseminate information, policies, procedures, and guidance to superior and subordinate units and manage tasks and requirements for MTF. Respond to reported security breaches and violations, investigate, evaluate, track, and report incidents to minimize harm. Manage the security of the information system slated for Certification & Accreditation (C&A). Support the information system owner for completion of security‑related responsibilities. Advise on system changes and impact. Provide viewpoint on continuous monitoring of the information system. Assess security events to determine impact, develop corrective action plans, and recommend long‑term preventive solutions. Monitor and audit installed software and hardware tools for suspicious activity indicating potential security events. Implement, maintain, and proliferate new technologies to enhance overall network security posture. Develop and implement technical programs to ensure users adhere to system security policies and procedures. Ensure access to computer applications, operating systems, and other programs is limited to authorized personnel. Review and design system software routines to facilitate security processes. Collaborate with other IT specialists and participate in operational teams. Assign work to team members, track completion, and assess effectiveness of work performed. Assist with customer ticketing system assignments and meet SLA. Escalate difficult assignments to senior IA managers as needed. May be required to respond to support nights or weekends and may be on an on‑call schedule as directed. Qualifications Minimum of 6 years of experience as an Information Assurance or Information System Security Officer. Bachelor’s degree or equivalency. Active Secret security clearance required. Must possess an IAT III certification. Active CompTIA Security+ certification. U.S. Citizen. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, and report writing. Ability to adapt to a consistently changing environment. Experience with tools such as SPLUNK, PowerShell, ACAS, NESSUS, Siphon, and other DoD/MHS tools. Knowledge of APL list, eMASS, CSTARS, and other DoD sites for cybersecurity system management. Strong knowledge of technical domain data requirements, system architecture, sensor/data sources. Experience with applying STIGs. Strong knowledge of DoD and applicable agency security policies, manuals, and standards. Knowledge of processes for controlling, labeling, virus scanning, auditing tools, and secure data transfer between information systems. Bonus Points If Prior experience supporting a DoD environment. Salary Dependent on experience (DOE). Compensation will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity. Lawelawe Defense Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a comprehensive background verification, inclusive of a criminal record check. Employment may be subject to other background checks as required by the position. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and are transparent about our pay structures. Our pay transparency efforts are aligned with state laws and regulations to ensure compliance and promote pay equity. #J-18808-Ljbffr