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# Information Assurance/Security Specialist

- **Company:** Knight Federal Solutions Inc
- **Location:** United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Nessus, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9178352/information-assurancesecurity-specialist

## About the Role

Secret Security Clearance- required

CompTIA Security+ CE- required

Bachelor's degree in cyber security (preferred); or CompTIA CySA+ and military training/apprenticeship for cumulative total of five years of experience in cyber security

## Description

Ensure all company employees working cybersecurity/IT functions and/or requiring privileged access must comply with DOD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DOD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 at contract award (to include DoD 8140 when published). JRTC has a requirement to maintain DoD Information Assurance/Cyber Security compliance. This effort includes the tasks and Accreditation Process in support of Risk Management Framework (RMF) for the JRTC integrated tactical network.

Additional Duties:

 * Cybersecurity Policy & Incident Management - Prevent and report violations of cybersecurity policies and incidents using GFE computers.

 * Vulnerability Assessments & Risk Analysis - Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk analysis for JRTC, RTU, and training unit equipment, covering classified and unclassified systems.

 * Cybersecurity Compliance & Standards - Implement DoD cybersecurity policies, ensuring operational resilience, continuous monitoring, and risk management in line with NIST SP 800-30 and RMF requirements.

 * Threat Monitoring & Reporting - Identify, update, and verify system vulnerabilities using ACAS, NESSUS, or physical checks, and report findings to PM/COR.

 * Security Solutions & Implementation - Recommend and implement cybersecurity solutions to meet customer and operational requirements.

 * Training & Awareness - Track and ensure compliance with cybersecurity training requirements per DoDD 8140.3.

 * Disaster Recovery & Continuity - Collaborate with JRTC Operations Group security officer and ISM to develop, maintain, and test disaster recovery procedures.


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