Information Assurance/Security Engineer – Associate

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Provide technical and programmatic Information Assurance Services to internal and external customers supporting network and information security systems .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Information Assurance Services, including security requirements development, risk management, and compliance with Federal laws. Proficient in conducting vulnerability assessments, security audits, and incident investigations while ensuring system security and integrity.

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Information AssuranceSecurity EngineeringRisk ManagementVulnerability AssessmentDITSCAP Guidelines

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Hard Skills

Security Requirements DevelopmentRisk Mitigation StrategiesSecurity Test and EvaluationSystem Security PlansSecurity Architecture DevelopmentSecurity Tools IntegrationCompliance ScanningIncident InvestigationContingency PlanningPolicy Analysis

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Cyber SecuritySecret Level Clearance

Industry Keywords

Federal Laws and RegulationsPrivacy RequirementsE-Authentication ComplianceCertification and AccreditationSecurity Audits

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical and programmatic Information Assurance Services to internal and external customers supporting network and information security systems
Design, develop, and implement security requirements within business processes
Prepare customer documentation using accepted guidelines such as DITSCAP
Prepare Security Test and Evaluation plans
Support certification and accreditation through security and contingency plans and complex risk and vulnerability assessments
Analyze policies and procedures against Federal laws and regulations and recommend gap closures
Develop and complete system security and contingency plans
Recommend system enhancements to address security deficiencies
Develop, test, and integrate computer and network security tools
Secure system configurations, install security tools, scan systems for compliance, report results, and evaluate products and system administration aspects
Conduct security program audits and develop risk-reduction solutions
Develop strategies for privacy, risk management, and e-authentication compliance
Support security architecture development and implementation for evolving requirements
Evaluate, develop, and enhance security requirements, policies, and tools
Assist with computer incident investigations
Perform vulnerability assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security or a related field
1 - 2 years of related work experience
Ability to obtain a Secret level clearance
U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
Ability to perform Information Assurance / Security Engineering duties
Knowledge of DITSCAP guidelines, Federal laws and regulations, privacy, risk management, and e-authentication requirements
Experience with security and contingency plans, certification and accreditation, risk and vulnerability assessments, security architectures, security tools, system administration, audits, and incident investigations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
Employee ownership