Information Assurance Specialist
Information Assurance Specialist
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$ 104650 - 189175
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Job Description
Information Assurance Specialist
Location: PACAF Headquarters Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam Hawaii
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance
Mission
Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a highly motivated Information Assurance Specialist to support the U.S. Space Force (USSF) at the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Special Security Office (SSO) located at Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam Hawaii. This role plays a pivotal part in strengthening the cybersecurity posture of Space Force operations across the Indo-Pacific region. Youll work alongside a dynamic team of Information Assurance and IT professionals collaborating directly with the PACAF Chief ISR Information Security Officer (CIISO) the PACAF Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and subordinate SSOs to ensure secure compliant operations of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) systems and infrastructure.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to national defense priorities and support the strategic expansion of Space Force capabilities in the Pacific theater.
Primary Responsibilities:
Support cybersecurity operations for AFJWICS systems and SCI enclaves
Apply NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodologies to assess and mitigate system risks
Provide cybersecurity guidance to PACAF and USSF personnel
Implement and enforce cybersecurity policies procedures and best practices
Participate in meetings and working groups as directed by the PACAF ISSM and CIISO
Develop and review Security Impact Analyses (SIAs) for significant system changes
Process Change Requests (CRs) through the PACAF Configuration Management Board (CMB)
Maintain security documentation and artifacts to support ATO/ATC sustainment
Coordinate with SSOs to initiate protective or corrective actions in response to security incidents
Conduct continuous monitoring and draft Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) as needed
Deliver cybersecurity training and support to USSF and PACAF personnel
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Information Assurance Cybersecurity or related discipline with 8 years of related experience. Additional experience training and/or certifications may substitute degree requirement.
US Citizen; Currently possess an active Top Secret / SCI clearance
Proven experience with NIST RMF methodologies
IAM Level II certification (e.g. CAP GSLC or equivalent)
Customer-focused with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Masters degree in Cybersecurity IT Systems or related field
5 years of experience in C4ISR IT or IA-related roles
3 years of experience applying Intelligence Community (IC) IT Security Controls
Familiarity with IC USAF USSF and Pacific Theater operations
EIO 2024
At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.
If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.
Original Posting:
August 22 2025At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.
If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $104650.00 - $189175.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
