Information Assurance Specialist III (Information Security Analyst)
Dignitas Technologies, a By Light company, offers a wide range of services in the military modeling, simulation, and training (MS&T) industry from research efforts advancing simulation technologies to large acquisition contracts. Dignitas specializes in system and software analysis, design, development, testing, fielding, and courseware for Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training applications.
By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.
Responsibilities- Support network operations and information security activities.
- Assess and evaluate security controls based on cybersecurity principles and frameworks including NIST SP 800-53 and the Cybersecurity Framework.
- Support Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) processes and control implementation activities.
- Research, develop, write, and submit Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) documentation packages for new system authorizations.
- Support cybersecurity compliance, risk management, and security documentation efforts.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support authorization requirements and security objectives.
- Identify vulnerabilities, security gaps, and mitigation recommendations.
- Maintain security documentation, reporting, and compliance records.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Meet DoDM 8140.03 IAT III/IAM II requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience in network operations and information security.
- Demonstrated experience assessing cybersecurity security controls and compliance requirements.
- Strong understanding of NIST security controls and control implementation methodologies.
- Experience supporting SA&A processes and A&A documentation development.
- Relevant DoD, DHS, or .gov cybersecurity/information assurance experience preferred.
- Strong written, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Meet DoDM 8140.03 IAT III/IAM II requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience in network operations and information security
- Experience assessing cybersecurity controls and compliance requirements
- Strong understanding of NIST security controls and control implementation methodologies
- Experience supporting Security Assessment and Authorization processes and Authorization and Accreditation documentation development
- Relevant DoD, DHS, or government cybersecurity or information assurance experience
- Strong written, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Active DoD Secret clearance
What We Do
By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) provides a full range of hardware and software engineering services to defense, civilian, and commercial customers worldwide. Driven by a management team that leverages real-world expertise from the defense, intelligence, federal healthcare, and commercial sectors, we provide reliable, efficient, and cost-effective IT solutions. Some of our successes include: • Completion of 80+ Global Information Grid Bandwidth Expansion (GIG-BE) sites both CONUS & OCONUS. Provided Optical Network Engineering, Implementation, & Project Control Worldwide. • Provided timely completion of ATM to IP Migration, Legacy Network Optimization, & VOIP Implementation of 47 CONUS Sites for the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) SCAMPI Network. • Supporting the AMC CIO/G6 in the Depot Modernization Program, implementing CONUS wide 802.11/a/b/g/n wireless networks, Area Processing Center Migration, DISN Optimization, and a 40,000 user, enterprise-wide SharePoint Implementation. • Completion of 2,000 Plus Legacy Circuit Migrations to DISN Transport for DISN Transition Program. • Delivered Communications Support & Staff Augmentation for Deployed DoD Forces under the Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems Technology Applications Office (PEO EIS TAO). • Successful Implementation of Secure Intelligent Video Systems (IVS) for the Intelligence Community. • Supporting major international carriers in the modernization and expansion of Data Center Facilities. • Engineering new Turnkey “Cloud Services,” including Hosting, Managed Services, COOP, and Data Storage and Archival.
