• Senior Information Assurance (IA) Specialist

    ARSIEM (Monterey, CA)


    About ARSIEM Corporation

     

    At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients. We provide support to multiple agencies across the United States Government. ARSIEM has an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support.

     

    As demand increases, ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting-edge technical solutions at the best value to our clients. That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with.

     

    ARSIEM Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior IA Specialist to support U.S. Navy cybersecurity initiatives in Monterey, CA. The position involves full-time onsite responsibilities across both Windows and Linux administration tracks, depending on the candidate's skillset, with a focus on Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance and secure system support. This position will support one of our Government clients in Monterey, CA.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead RMF processes (Steps 1–6) and support ATO packages within eMASS.

    + Validate IA controls and document compliance using NIST 800-53.

    + Develop and manage POA&Ms for remediation efforts.

    + Coordinate with cybersecurity leadership to ensure systems meet RMF and DoD 8570.01-M requirements.

    + Conduct and document vulnerability scanning (e.g., ACAS, Tenable SecurityCenter/Nessus).

    + Provide guidance and artifacts aligned with STIGs for either:

    + Windows OS (with MECM patching, SCAP tools, STIG checklists)

    + Linux OS (preferably RHEL, with Ansible patching, SCAP tools, STIG checklists)

    + Support ZTA and IAM implementations.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + 3+ years in cybersecurity, with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military training.

    + Strong knowledge of RMF, eMASS, and IA compliance methodologies.

    + Experience with either Windows or Linux system administration and security tools.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) certification.

    + DoD 8570 IAM Level II (e.g., CAP, CASP+, CISM).

    + Familiarity with Navy networks and cybersecurity tools (ACAS, HBSS, SIEMs).

     

    The ARSIEM pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other laws.

    Benefits:

    For an overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab.

     

    https://www.arsiem.com/careers/

    Original Posting Date:

    2025-04-25

     

    Clearance Requirement : This position requires an active Secret clearance. Top Secret eligible is preferred. You must be a U.S. citizen and be Top Secret eligible for consideration.

     

    Candidate Referral : Do you know someone who would be GREAT at this role? If you do, ARSIEM has a way for you to earn a bonus through our referral program for persons presenting NEW (not in our resume database) candidates who are successfully placed on one of our projects. The bonus for this position is 3,500, and the referrer is eligible to receive the sum for any applicant we place within 12 months of referral. The bonus is paid after the referred employee reaches 6 months of employment.

     

    ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.