Information Assurance Specialist

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity compliance, risk management, and information assurance activities for Department of Defense (DoD) systems and networks.
• Assist in assessing and validating security controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and applicable DoD requirements.
• Support the Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) process by reviewing control implementations, identifying risks, and documenting findings.
• Participate in continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization activities to maintain system security posture and compliance.
• Assist with vulnerability assessments, security reviews, and remediation tracking efforts across enterprise environments.
• Collaborate with system administrators, engineers, and cybersecurity personnel to implement and maintain required security controls.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation, including assessment reports, compliance artifacts, and authorization support materials.
• Monitor security-related activities and provide recommendations for risk mitigation and control improvements.
• Support compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), organizational policies, and applicable federal and DoD cybersecurity standards.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Must meet DoDM 8140.03 IAT III/IAM II requirements.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in network operations and information security.
• Demonstrated experience assessing security controls based on cybersecurity principles (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF).
• In-depth understanding of NIST Security Controls and Control Implementation methodologies related to the SA&SA process.
• Demonstrated experience with continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization.

About the Company

Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.