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# Information Assurance /Security Specialist- Level IV- 3618193

- **Company:** Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. (CTC)
- **Location:** Corpus Christi, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Identity and Access Management, Information Security Management, Software Security
- **Published:** June 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8978126/information-assurance-security-specialist-level-iv-3618193

## About the Role

Required Years of Experience (min) :

 * Eight (8) years of progressive information assurance/security experience, preferably in a federal government environment.

Required Degree/Certifications :

 * Master's degree and/or equivalency.
 * IAT III.
 * IAM III.
 * CE: Professional (expert preferred)., * Knowledge and expertise in information assurance and cybersecurity practices, with a proven ability to manage and secure complex IT environments.
 * Experience in leading cybersecurity teams and coordinating efforts to meet compliance and security objectives.
 * Strong understanding of risk management frameworks (e.g., RMF) and industry standards such as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and DoW security protocols.

Required Clearance :

 * Security/background check

## Description

Daily Responsibilities:

 * Lead and oversee the implementation of information assurance and cybersecurity measures to ensure compliance with PWS requirements and organizational policies.
 * Act as the primary advisor on cybersecurity matters, providing expert guidance to stakeholders and team members.
 * Responsible for the overall design, development and creation of certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation packages included in the process of helping an organization/agency obtain an Authority to Operate (ATO) on its systems and/or environment.
 * Follows National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and/or Department of Defense IA Certification and Accreditation Process standards in performance of job functions.
 * Performs Information System Security Officer (ISSO) services.
 * Performs independent assessments (system and software security vulnerability, threat, and risk assessments) and penetration tests on development and large-scale operational environments.
 * Performs full-lifecycle (i.e., Concept to Development) Information Assurance (IA) security analyses, to ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total secure systems solutions that acknowledge technical constraints.


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