Information Assurance Specialist

TACGis seeking anInformation Assurance Specialist to support Information System Security Officer activities. In this role, you will assist in the analysis, identification, and documentation of security requirements for both legacy and emerging system capabilities. You will support the application of cybersecurity policies and procedures, ensure compliance with Information Assurance mandates, and help implement and maintain technical and administrative security controls across both classified and unclassified systems., * Assessment & Authorization (A&A):Assist in the development, maintenance, and monitoring of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages (including Plan of Action and Milestones [POA&Ms], Cybersecurity Strategies, and test results) using DoD systems likeeMASSandITIPS.

• Vulnerability & Compliance Monitoring:Execute routine continuous monitoring tasks. This includes runningNessusscans, reviewingDISA STIGs, trackingIAVAs, and evaluating source code scans and compliance checklists to verify system hardening.
• Policy Adherence:Apply and support the implementation of enterprise IA policies and security architectures to maintain compliance withNIST, FISMA, and DoD directives (e.g., DoDI 8500.01).
• Coordination Support:Assist in gathering security compliance artifacts from platform developers, system owners, and program teams, and help organize deliverables for the government ISSM.
• Security Control Verification:Assist in reviewing technical controls, verifying mitigation steps, gathering vendor artifacts, and documenting compliance metrics for review by senior team members.

Requirements:

• Clearance:

• Secret

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• CompTIA Security+ CE certification or higher.

• Experience:

• Hands-on experience with DoD Information Systems and security processes.
• Supporting ATO packages.
• Familiarity with RMF controls, NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 preferred.
• Supporting role in gathering and organizing artifacts for a SIPR-related information system ATO package, including test results.
• Hands-on experience using eMASS.

Skills:

• Strongcommand of the English language, with the ability to clearly document technical findings and communicate compliance statuses.
• StrongMicrosoft Office skills, including data organization inExcel(vlookups, formulas), formatting documentation inWord, and preparing presentation slides inPowerPoint.

$110,000-$119,000 USD flexible benefit account, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), expense account Aug 20, 2026, * Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

Note: Benefits are offered based on employment classification and applicable contract requirements. Eligibility may vary by position.

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

Copper River’s Culture

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.