Information Assurance​/Security Analyst

Information Assurance/Security Analyst

Active TS/SCI

On-site

$95,000–$105,000 per year

A² Systems Engineering, Inc. is seeking an Information Assurance / Cybersecurity Analyst to support the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) in El Segundo, California. The analyst will help maintain the security posture, regulatory compliance, and authorization of classified and unclassified networks, mission systems, modeling and simulation environments, and supporting information technology infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional with experience in DoD cybersecurity compliance, Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, security assessments, and vulnerability management.

• Support security and information assurance for classified and unclassified networks, stand-alone systems, video teleconferencing (VTC), and mission-support systems.
• Prepare, review, and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), RMF authorization packages, certification and accreditation records, and associated security documentation.
• Conduct periodic security reviews, validate applicable security controls, and identify and report deviations from approved security baselines.
• Maintain system registrations and authorization records in eMASS and other designated government repositories.
• Perform vulnerability scans and security assessments of hardware, software, and systems awaiting network connectivity approval.
• Track security findings, corrective actions, technical compliance orders, and vulnerability remediation through closure; maintain accurate status records.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders and organizations such as DISA, DIA, and network operations/security centers to resolve security deficiencies.
• Support annual Staff Assistance Visits, inspections, follow-up reviews, and verification of corrective actions.
• Assess the cybersecurity implications of new systems, devices, programs, and changes to applicable government requirements.
• Track and report cybersecurity incidents, security posture changes, and remediation progress in accordance with government procedures.
• Assist government personnel in developing local operating instructions, policy memoranda, and security procedure updates.

• Approximately 3–7 years of relevant professional experience in security, information assurance, information system security, or a closely related field.
• Ability to analyze security risks, document findings, communicate recommendations, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Strong technical writing, organizational, communication, and independent problem-solving skills.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

• Understanding of DoD cybersecurity policies and applicable federal information security requirements.
• Working knowledge of DoD RMF processes, security controls, security assessment, and authorization documentation.
• Experience with security compliance documentation, vulnerability management, scanning, and remediation tracking.
• Experience supporting Space Systems Command, the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, or other DoD organizations.
• Hands-on familiarity with eMASS, NIST SP 800-53 controls, DISA STIGs, and DoD system authorization processes.
• Experience with ACAS, Nessus, Retina, or comparable vulnerability assessment tools.
• Experience supporting classified networks, mission systems, modeling and simulation environments, or cybersecurity inspections.
• Relevant certification such as CompTIA Security+, CGRC, CISSP, or an equivalent cybersecurity credential.

Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required

An active TS/SCI security clearance is…