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ISSO - Information Assurance III

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

**Type:** Contract-to-Hire

**Category:** Security

**Industry:** Government

**Reference ID:** JN -072025-102901

**Date Posted:** 07/16/2025

**Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/41e6TF

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Description:

**Position Overview:** We are looking for an experienced Information Assurance Specialist to provide architecture support, certification and accreditation (C&A) expertise, and manage security monitoring activities. The role requires comprehensive experience in DoD cybersecurity authorization processes, familiarity with relevant Army and DoD regulations, and the ability to manage test events and cybersecurity monitoring.

All candidates must have In-depth knowledge of FISMA compliance requirements and Army cybersecurity frameworks.

Pay: $70 - $75 an hour

• _This is a contract-to-hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

+ Provide Information Assurance (IA) architecture support and facilitate certification and accreditation (C&A) processes.

+ Conduct security scans, and oversee other test events to ensure compliance with established standards.

+ Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure system designs meet the Risk Management Framework (RMF) subsystem requirements, ensuring alignment with The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and DoD and Army cybersecurity policies and regulations.

+ Support the design, development, and implementation of IA programs for identity and access management (IAM), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), cyber situational awareness, and defensive cyber infrastructure and operations.

+ Prepare documentation required by the individual network Authorization Official (AO) for achieving Authority to Operate (ATO).

+ Conduct continuous monitoring and cybersecurity oversight, including reviewing and updating Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) documents in accordance with the RMF A&A continuous monitoring process.

+ Provide input on cybersecurity strategies and policies that ensure operational readiness of networks and infrastructure.

Experience Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

+ A minimum of 5 years of working experience related to DoD cybersecurity authorization or engineering activities.

+ Demonstrated knowledge and experience with DoD and Army cybersecurity policies and regulations, as well as authorization processes (including planning and executing test events).

+ Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CAP, CeH, or equivalent.

+ Strong understanding of RMF subsystems, cybersecurity monitoring, and compliance processes.

+ Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and IT teams on security implementation and management.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience in developing and maintaining RMF documentation, including POA&M.

+ Proficiency in IA tools and security scanning technologies.

Education Requirements:

**Education:** Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related scientific or technical discipline. _(Can be substituted with additional 5 years of related Information Assurance experience and CISSP, CISM, CAP, CeH, or equivalent certifications.)_

_Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._

_W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._

_Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact [email protected]._

_About Eliassen Group:_

_Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._

_Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._

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