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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Spirit Defense - Senior Information Assurance Specialist - **Company:** Spirit AeroSystems - **Location:** Wichita, KS, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $102,600.0 - $157,300.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project - **Published:** June 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/16787470/Spirit-Defense-Experienced-Information-Assurance-Specialist-Kansas-Wichita ## About the Role * High School Diploma or GED * 10+ years of related professional experience * Must be able to obtain a CISSP and/or CISM Certification within first 6 months of employment * Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship) Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): * Active DoD Security Clearance and/or Special Program Access * Active CISSP and/or CISM Certification * Bachelor's Degree * Systems, vulnerability, infrastructure, and/or cyber security background * Cross-functional coordination/communication to achieve project goals * Strong computer proficiency, accuracy, and attention to detail * Knowledge of manufacturing business processes * Strong Microsoft Office experience; above-average Excel skills, some Microsoft Project skills * Strong communication skills, both oral and written, This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. ## Description * Monitor laws, regulations, industry standards and best practices related to confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and ensure the implementation of these standards in the organization as required * Develop, maintain and interpret policies and procedures related to the protection of systems, networks, people, information and property * Perform compliance and assessment activities related to information security, data privacy, incident management and risk management * Collaboratively develop risk mitigation plans with subject matter experts and ensure accountability for these actions * Assess compliance, security, and control risks related to information systems and technical infrastructure * Develop training and education materials and promote information security awareness * Translate complex, technical concepts into business-relevant terms to facilitate effective decision making by non-technical personnel * Support audit activities - both internal and external, related to information security * May oversee and manage the DoD accreditation of secure operating systems and networks * Collaborate with federal oversight/regulatory agencies to ensure company/program compliance to DoD requirements * May manage information systems access requests and administer security awareness training programs * May require information system security certifications This position is expected to be 100% onsite. 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