Job Description
Epsilon, Inc. is seeking an Information Assurance Analyst I to work onsite in Crystal City, VA initially and then transition to onsite in Manassas, VA within the first year.
The Information Assurance Analyst I will be the forefront of cybersecurity, ensuring that information systems maintain a robust posture and continue to meet the highest standards in national security. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior team members to ensure systems are secure, compliant, and properly configured according to federal regulations.
Responsibilities include :
- Providing aid to the program, organizations, system, or enclave's information assurance program.
- Assisting in proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information system security policies, standards, and methodologies.
- Maintaining operational security posture for information system.
- Assisting with the management of security aspects of the information system and performing day-to-day security operations.
- Providing configuration management for information systems security software, hardware, and firmware.
- Reviewing security documentation to evaluate changes to systems and assessing the security impact of those changes.
- Preparing reports such as SSPs, RARs for (A&A) packages and SCTMs.
- Managing and maintaining Plans of actions and milestones, tracking remediation efforts, validating closure evidence, prioritizing and communicating risk, and ensuring timely completion.
- Overseeing Configuration Management : managing changes to security-relevant software, hardware, and firmware to maintain system security.
Basic Qualifications :
U.S. Citizenship is required.Minimum of 1 year of experience in information assurance, cybersecurity, or related discipline.Current 8570 / 8140 IAT Level II Certification (Security +, CC, CCND, SSCP) is required.Familiarity with federal security standards, including NIST SP 800-53, RMF, and JSIG requirements.Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assist in the identification and mitigation of security risks.Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and support senior analysts.Preferred Qualifications :
Experience shaping policies and programs for DoD information security initiatives.Knowledge of NIST guidance (SP 800-37, 800-53, 800-161) and JSIG guidance.Hands-on risk assessment experience that incorporates system / mission requirements and operation constraints.Epsilon offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, paid holidays, and immediate 401(k) contribution. Starting January 1st, 2026, you'll gain access to AMERICAN SYSTEMS' benefits package and employee ownership program.
Epsilon is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. EEO / AA : Disabled / Vets.
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