Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Position Title : Information Assurance Analyst
Location : Remote
Clearance Level : Secret
Salary : $90,000 - $105,000
Position Overview :
Areli is seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Information Assurance Analyst to support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of IT system policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This role is critical to ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards and supporting the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Develop, update, and maintain cybersecurity policies, SOPs, and related documentation for IT systems.
- Ensure all documentation aligns with NIST SP 800-53 security controls and RMF requirements.
- Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, stakeholders and IT system support teams to gather technical and procedural information required for test results and documentation.
- Input and manage control test results and system security documentation within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) system.
- Support the preparation of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages within eMASS.
- Track and report on documentation status, updates, and compliance metrics.
- Assist in internal audits and inspections to ensure documentation meets regulatory and operational standards.
- Provide training and guidance on policy and SOP development to technical teams
Requirements :
Required Qualifications :
U.S. CitizenshipActive DoD Secret clearanceBachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related fieldDoD Cyber Workforce Foundational Qualification : CompTIA Security+ certificationDoD Manual 8140.03 approved Cybersecurity Certification such as ISC2 CC, ISC2 CGRC, CompTIA CASP+, CompTIA, or GAIC GSEC3 years of experience in cybersecurity documentation, policy development, or RMF support.Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, DoDI 8510.01 and the RMF process.Hands-on experience with eMASS, including documentation, test result entry, package management and workflow management.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.Preferred Qualifications :
Familiarity with other NIST publications referenced in eMASS (e.g., SP 800-37, SP 800-30, and SP 800-47).Experience supporting cloud-based Army IT systems.Areli is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.