Information Assurance Lead

The Amatriot Group

. Establish and lead a new Information Assurance team responsible for protecting information technology assets across unclassified and classified networks .

Posted 9/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $175,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewallsLinuxTypeScriptUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and lead a new Information Assurance team responsible for protecting information technology assets across unclassified and classified networks
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and oversight for Information Assurance Engineers
Ensure information systems are securely configured, maintained, assessed, and operated according to applicable policies, standards, regulations, and cybersecurity requirements
Conduct and oversee security assessments, vulnerability scans, and risk analyses
Develop and implement risk mitigation actions for cybersecurity vulnerabilities and deficiencies
Monitor system activity for unauthorized access, malware, and other security threats
Support continuous improvement of security controls and system protection measures
Ensure compliance with security frameworks, policies, and regulatory requirements
Participate in security audits and compliance assessments
Coordinate system certification and accreditation activities
Support risk assessments, IT audits, security planning, system accreditation, and policy development
Prepare for and respond to information security audits, questionnaires, and compliance activities
Collaborate with IT, legal, compliance, and other teams to integrate security into system development and maintenance
Provide technical guidance on information assurance, system security, and cybersecurity compliance
Coach and support professional development of IA personnel
Conduct performance assessments for assigned personnel
Validate and approve time charging for assigned personnel
Support establishment and development of the Information Assurance team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 12+ years of prior relevant experience; additional related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Experience leading cybersecurity or Information Assurance teams
Experience performing risk assessments, IT audits, security planning, system accreditation, and policy development
Experience complying with U.S. Government, DoD, and DA regulations and preparing for and responding to information security audits and questionnaires
Experience with UNIX/Linux operating systems and scripting languages
Experience working with IDS/IPS technologies and associated processes
Understanding of information technology and security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, virtualization, Data Loss Prevention, and physical security assets
Knowledge of domain structures, user authentication, data encryption, access audits, and end-user security best practices
Ability to provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to Information Assurance personnel
Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher requirements, such as Security+ CE or a higher qualifying certification
Active TS/SCI security clearance
Ability to pass additional customer suitability screening prior to start
Willingness and ability to complete and maintain additional customer suitability screenings throughout employment
Ability to work onsite in Washington, DC