Information Assurance Specialist - I - Information Security Analyst

Barbaricum is seeking an Information Assurance Specialist I (Information Security Analyst) to support cybersecurity compliance, risk management, and security control assessment activities for Department of Defense (DoD) systems. The selected candidate will assist in evaluating security controls, supporting Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) efforts, and maintaining compliance with applicable cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements.

The Information Assurance Specialist will support continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization activities, collaborate with technical teams to strengthen system security, and help ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST standards, and DoD cybersecurity policies. The successful candidate will contribute to the protection and operational readiness of mission-critical information systems and infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Support cybersecurity compliance, risk management, and information assurance activities for Department of Defense (DoD) systems and networks.
• Assist in assessing and validating security controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and applicable DoD requirements.
• Support the Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) process by reviewing control implementations, identifying risks, and documenting findings.
• Participate in continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization activities to help maintain system security posture and compliance.
• Assist with vulnerability assessments, security reviews, and remediation tracking efforts across enterprise environments.
• Collaborate with system administrators, engineers, and cybersecurity personnel to implement and maintain required security controls.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation, including assessment reports, compliance artifacts, and authorization support materials.
• Monitor security-related activities and provide recommendations for risk mitigation and control improvements.
• Support compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), organizational policies, and applicable federal and DoD cybersecurity standards.
• Stay informed on cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices to support effective information assurance operations.

Required Qualifications:

•  Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Meet DoDM 8140.03 IAT III/IAM II requirements
•  Minimum 2yr experience in network operations and information security.
• Demonstrated experience assessing security controls based on cybersecurity principles and tenets. (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, Cybersecurity Framework, etc.). 
• In-depth understanding of relevance of NIST Security Controls and Control Implementation methodologies to the SA&SA process. 
• Demonstrated experience with continuous monitoring/ongoing authorization.es