Information Assurance Engineer - 30930
About The Position
HII – Mission Technologies is seeking an Information Assurance Engineer to support a government customer within the DoW CIO organization. The role will secure the VIPER engineering model, an RF environment channel emulation tool, and guide it through accreditation for installation on the DoW CIO network. The engineer will create required Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts and documentation and support the product through the full accreditation process, coordinating closely with the DoW CIO ISSM and other government stakeholders to meet cybersecurity standards and obtain an Authority to Operate (ATO). The position is based in Arlington, Virginia. The current schedule requires onsite work Monday through Thursday and remote work on Fridays. The role is full-time, salaried, and exempt, with 0–10% required travel. An active Secret security clearance and a qualifying active CompTIA certification are required.
Requirements
- Relevant experience and education: 5 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field; 3 years with a master's degree in a related field; 0 years with a PhD or Juris Doctorate in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 9 years of relevant experience.
- Experience supporting RMF, cybersecurity compliance, or system accreditation activities for government systems.
- Hands-on experience developing RMF artifacts and accreditation documentation, including SSP, SAR, and POA&M.
- Knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls and federal cybersecurity standards.
- Strong understanding of ATO processes for government networks.
- Active CompTIA certification qualifying for DoD 8570/8140 IAM or IAT requirements, such as Security+, CASP+, or equivalent.
- Active SECRET-level security clearance.
- Ability to work in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment; climb ladders; and tolerate confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.
Responsibilities
- Lead the RMF lifecycle for software being deployed on government networks.
- Develop, review, and maintain accreditation documentation, including SSP, SAR, and POA&M.
- Coordinate with system owners, developers, ISSOs, and government stakeholders to address security requirements.
- Perform security control implementation, validation, and evidence collection.
- Support security assessments and respond to findings.
- Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 and agency-specific cybersecurity directives.
- Track progress toward ATO approval and support continuous monitoring.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plan choices
- Wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Savings Plan Options (401(k))
- Financial planning tools
- Life insurance
- Employee discounts
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
- Educational and training programs for continual career growth
- Bonus or other non-recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions, if applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
