Cyber Defense IASAE (Information Assurance Security Architecture and Engineering)

About the role

VTG is looking for Level 2 and Level 3 Cyber Defense IASAE (Information Assurance Security Architecture and Engineering) in Chantilly, VA. The position is contingent upon program award.

Responsibilities

• Design and secure information systems architectures.
• Protect networks through implementation of firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), antivirus software, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), border gateways, switches, routers, and related technologies.
• Secure interfaces, applications, servers, databases, and other system components.
• Engineer the concept, design, development, implementation, and integration of a system or system component end‑to‑end (E2E).
• Apply DoD IA Certification and Accreditation Process, ICD 503 policies, Government Certification and Authorization process, and NIST guidance for implementation with NRO.

Requirements

• Security clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• IASAE Level II:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, INFOSEC, Information Management, or Computer Science.
  • Minimum 5 years of IASAE experience.
  • One of the following certifications: CASP, CSSLP, CISSP (Associate).
• IASAE Level III:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, INFOSEC, Information Management, or Computer Science.
  • Minimum 10 years of IASAE experience.
  • One of the following certifications: CISSP‑ISSEP, CISSP‑ISSAP.

Preferred Experience

• Recent and relevant experience supporting senior Government managers on IA issues.
• Familiarity with NRO cybersecurity policies and RMF workflows.
• Experience with end‑to‑end system security engineering and integration.

Pay

VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $165,000 – $210,000 annually. Offers consider work experience, education, skill level, market considerations, and possible contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside this range.