Information Assurance Specialist
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Step into a mission-driven role where your cybersecurity expertise directly strengthens the United States Air Force’s operations across the Indo-Pacific. This is more than a job-it’s a chance to safeguard national security, collaborate with elite cyber professionals, and support the Air Force’s strategic pivot to the Pacific. As an Information Assurance Specialist, you’ll work alongside PACAF’s CIISO, ISSM, PA-ESC ISSO, and ISSOs across the theater to ensure secure, resilient, and compliant operations across SCI systems and infrastructure. Your work will help protect some of the nation’s most sensitive intelligence environments. Primary Responsibilities Support cybersecurity operations for AFSCI (JWICS) systems and SCI enclaves Apply NIST RMF methodologies to assess, manage, and mitigate system risk Provide expert cybersecurity guidance to PACAF personnel Implement and enforce cybersecurity policies and procedures Participate in key meetings and working groups with PACAF ISSM, PA-ESC ISSO, and CIISO Develop, draft, and review Security Impact Analyses (SIAs) for AFSCI (AFJWICS) changes Process Change Requests (CRs) through the PACAF Configuration Management Board (CMB) Maintain security artifacts and documentation for ATO/ATC sustainment Coordinate with ISSM/SSO to initiate protective or corrective actions during incidents Conduct continuous monitoring activities and develop POA&Ms Provide cybersecurity support and training to PACAF personnel, Overview: Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a Senior Planning Support Specialist to support Marine Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC) planning operations and deliberate planning activities …
- 24 days ago
Requirements
Active TS/SCI clearance Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of applicable experience. Additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree. Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with NIST RMF IAM Level II Certification (CAP, GSLC, or equivalent) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Customer-focused with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in IT Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field 5+ years of experience in C4ISR, IT, or IA-related roles 3+ years working with Intelligence Community (IC) IT Security Controls Familiarity with IC, USAF, and Pacific Theater operations
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If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: June 1, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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