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# Information Assurance Specialist

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Honolulu, HI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, C4ISR, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us129d93b883565773019e42f309d2686b

## About the Role

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

## Description

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
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