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# Cyber Defense IASAE (Information Assurance Security Architecture and Engineering)

- **Company:** VTG LLC
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Antivirus Softwares, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Databases, Computer Engineering, Information Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional, Information Technology, Cyber Warfare
- **Published:** May 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3c0604ab7b5283c2

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Systems engineering?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, All positions require: TS/SCI with Poly

IASAE Level II
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, INFOSEC, Information Management, or Computer Science.
Minimum 5 years of IASAE experience.
One of the following certifications: CASP, CSSLP, CISSP (Associate).

IASAE Level III
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, INFOSEC, Information Management, or Computer Science.
Minimum 10 years of IASAE experience.
One of the following certifications: CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP.

Preferred Experience
Recent and relevant experience supporting senior Government managers on IA issues.
Familiarity with NRO cybersecurity policies and RMF workflows.
Experience with end-to-end system security engineering and integration.

## Description

The candidate requires relevant IA experience in: IA systems security engineering, engineering the concept, design, development, implementation, and or integration, from end-to-end (E2E), of a system or system component. In addition to the above relevant IA experience, the Information Assurance Systems Architect and Engineer (IASAE) must also have experience with DoD IA Certification and Accreditation Process, or ICD 503 policies, the Government Certification and Authorization process, and guidance from the NIST for implementation with NRO., An IASAE is responsible for designing and securing information systems architectures. The position entails the protection of networks through the implementation of firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), antivirus software, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), border gateways, switches, routers and more. The candidate is also expected to understand the best way to secure interfaces, applications, servers, databases and other system components.


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