Lead Information Assurance (IA) / Security Specialist

Job overview

The Lead Information Assurance (IA) / Security Specialist role is onsite in Fort Meade, MD, supporting a program in the area. Compensation is not specified in the posting. The position is contingent upon contract award and requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance. Semper Valens Solutions provides software and systems engineering, field support, training, and lifecycle support to Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs customers. The role leads cybersecurity and information assurance work to protect information systems, guide risk management, and maintain compliance across IT programs, while mentoring staff and coordinating security activities with program stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Develop, implement, and enforce information assurance and cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls
• lead Risk Management Framework activities including authorization, control selection, and continuous monitoring
• oversee and mentor IA and cybersecurity staff
• coordinate security assessments, vulnerability analyses, and risk mitigation
• ensure compliance with applicable NIST, DoDI, and FISMA requirements
• integrate security into the system development lifecycle
• manage security artifacts
• support incident response, auditing, and continuous monitoring
• advise on cybersecurity architecture, system hardening, and data protection.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead information assurance specialist

security specialist

fort meade md

semper valens solutions

cybersecurity

risk management framework

secret clearance

u.s. citizenship required

nist

fisma

dod program

contingent on contract award

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Position is contingent upon contract award; active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

About the employer

Semper Valens Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.