Information Assurance & Compliance Specialist I

Job Description

The IA Security Specialist - Mid will work to maintain the Authority to Operate (ATO) of several information systems within the United States Army Reserve Command (USARC). The IA Security Specialist will take direction from a team lead but has reasonable autonomy to seek process improvements and to engage in enterprise and system-level cybersecurity-related engineering tasks.

The successful candidate should have experience performing assessment and authorization tasks, good verbal / written communication skills, and the ability to interpret NIST and DoD guidance.  Additionally, the candidate will have knowledge of industry tools (i.e. ACAS, ESS (Trellix, Tychon), DISA STIGs, Active Directory, etc.).

Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Operate as part of a team that is responsible for the following processes and deliverables:
  • Understanding of DISA security requirements and the rapid changes needed to secure the networks are key for this position.
  • Provide input to the government periodic evaluation reports on the programs to include approved goals and targets, delivery status and effectiveness of the programs.
  • Provide input for building and maintaining a catalog of standard service reports that describe how well services are being delivered and the overall quality of service delivery such as threat assessments, compliance reports, Risk Management Framework reports, Command Cyber Readiness Inspection Reports (CCRI), briefings, and Site Assistance reports.
  • Developing and maintaining monthly Service Audits reflecting the effectiveness of the delivery, and recommendations for improvement
  • Conducting service audits to identify how well services are being delivered and potential opportunities for improvement. Provide reports that summarize the audit’s findings.
  • Provide input to numerous government reports on the effectives of security programs.
  • Participate in Cybersecurity Training Program
  • Coordinate project tasks involving multiple stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology related field or two years of applicable experience.
• Ability to develop, create and deliver briefings to management personnel.
• Experience with MS Office Suite (MS Project, Word, OneNote, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint)
• Basic understanding of information assurance, cybersecurity principles, and security best practices.
• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity or compliance frameworks, such as NIST, RMF, or similar standards, is a plus.
• Active Sec+ certification required
• Willingness and ability to travel to USAR sites to perform Site Assistance Visits (SAV) (10%-25% Travel)
• Must have an active US Secret security clearance to start

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using A&A/RMF workflow tools such as eMASS and XACTA
• Understanding of DR, COOP, IRP and BCP processes and testing
• Understanding of RMF documentation
• Understanding of Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM)
• Understanding of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)
• Experience organizing and conducting Site Assistance Visits or similar travel experience of performing assessments (collecting information), returning and completing trip related reporting.
• Familiarity with privacy overlays and PPSM
• Familiarity with drafting military correspondence and orders
• Effective oral and written communications is key for this position.

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.