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# Information Assurance Specialist

- **Company:** Battelle Memorial Institute
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Linux, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Computer Networking Systems, Information Technology, Scap Compliance Checker
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=088842fb84ca5a68

## About the Role

* Must have 5 years of relevant experience as an IT systems administrator.
 * Demonstrated experience as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO).
 * Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a DOD Top Secret security clearance.
 * Experience with Windows operating systems and Active Directory is required.
 * Experience with network systems administration is required.
 * Experience with NIST 800-53 and Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditations.
 * Experience with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC) and STIG Viewer is required.
 * DoDD 8140 (8570.1-M) IAT Level 2 certification or ability to complete certification within the first 6 months of employment.
 * Ability to travel to attend meetings and training (less than 10 percent of time)., * Military veteran with relevant IT and computer security experience will be considered a plus.
 * Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is considered a plus.
 * Experience with Linux Operating Systems beneficial.

## Description

We are looking for an Information Assurance Specialist to support the Battelle Columbus, OH facility. The role is broken down into the following key performance areas:

 * Provide systems administration and information assurance support for various classified systems.
 * Configure and validate information system compliance using DISA STIGs, SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC) and STIG Viewer, and other specialized management software.
 * Initiate and follow through to completion, Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages for enterprise architectures in accordance with CFR 32 Part 117/DAAPM, ICD 503/CNSSI 1253, JSIG, NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-171 requirements.
 * Create and maintain Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages, System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports (RARs), Security Controls Traceability Matrices (SCTMs) and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) for all classified systems.
 * Establish and administer appropriate security systems, policies, standards, and procedures in compliance with applicable government and corporate directives, guidelines, and contractual obligations.
 * Conduct analysis and assessment of the security control assessment guidance, procedures, and templates to ensure correct and uniform implementation of the new RMF assessment processes.
 * Provide technical oversight for classified system compliance and conduct self-assessments.
 * Interface directly with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and other system sponsoring clients to conduct security inspections, tests, and reviews.


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