Information Assurance Technical Specialist

Tyto Athene, LLC•San Diego, CA

3d•$65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Tyto Athene is searching for an Information Assurance Specialist with expertise in public safety environments to join our dynamic team supporting our Enterprise NG9-1-1 solution supporting customer’s Public Service Answering Points (PSAP) across CONUS, Hawaii, and Guam. Technical knowledge of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) systems, vendor coordination, stakeholder engagement with executives and agencies, and the ability to manage project teams and budgets to deliver the system on time and within scope.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field, or sufficient prior work experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in information assurance or cybersecurity, preferably in a DoD environment.
Active DoD 8570 certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CISM).
Strong knowledge of RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and DoD security compliance standards.
Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
Secret Clearance Required

Nice To Haves

Experience with classified environments and secure data handling.
Advanced certifications (e.g., CASP+, CCSP, CEH).
Knowledge of DoD network infrastructure and security tools.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain security protocols for information systems.
Perform vulnerability assessments and risk analyses to identify and mitigate potential threats.
Monitor systems for security breaches and respond to incidents according to established procedures.
Prepare and update documentation to support accreditation and certification of systems under RMF (Risk Management Framework).
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with NIST, FISMA, and DoD directives.
Support audits and inspections, providing technical guidance as needed.