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# Sr. Information Security Specialist

- **Company:** ASG Inc
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, Cyber Security, Plan of Action and Milestones, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/3268d8dc-f49d-4144-8cce-3fc62f431761/sr-information-security-specialist-colead

## About the Role

What We Need:

 * 6+ years of information security experience, ideally in a federal or CMS environment.
 * Demonstrated ability to operate independently as a team co-lead.
 * Working knowledge of vulnerability scanning and compliance/POA&M platforms, Jira, and Confluence.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain CMS EUA access and required clearance.

Even Better:

 * Security certification (Security+, CySA+, or equivalent).
 * Prior CMS or HHS security program experience.
 * Experience mentoring junior security staff.

Clearance Requirement:

 * Ability to obtain and maintain public trust background investigation/clearance per client requirements.

## Description

This role works alongside the Security Lead as a co-leader of the security team, providing coverage during the Security Lead's absence and serving as a key, CMS-facing security resource in their own right., * Security Team Co-Leadership: Share leadership responsibility for the Information Security Specialist team with the Security Lead, including coverage during the Security Lead's absence or scheduling conflicts.

 * Technical Security Work: Perform hands-on security tasks including vulnerability assessment, remediation coordination, and security documentation.
 * CMS Stakeholder Relationship: Serve as a trusted, CMS-facing security resource; maintain a strong working relationship with CMS Security Oversight Leadership.
 * Mentorship: Support and mentor other Information Security Specialists on the team.
 * Reporting: Participate in and support the recurring Security/Tools team reporting cadence.
 * Perform additional duties assigned.


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