Information Assurance & Compliance Specialist I

Requisition #: 1868
Job Title: Information Assurance & Compliance Specialist I
Location: Fort Bragg, NC
Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start
Required Certification(s): Must have Sec+ certification

Job Description

Agile Defense is seeking an Information Assurance & Compliance Specialist I to support the cybersecurity configuration, day-to-day security operations, and compliance activities of devices, equipment, and system-level control systems that support mission operations. This entry-level role assists with security monitoring, maintenance, stakeholder coordination, and the implementation of information assurance policies and practices to help ensure systems and interconnections remain secure and compliant with applicable federal standards and organizational requirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

- Support the implementation and monitoring of information assurance and cybersecurity policies, procedures, and practices.

- Assist with device, equipment, and system-level cybersecurity configuration for control systems and related environments.

- Perform day-to-day security operations activities, including routine monitoring, maintenance, and issue tracking.

- Help ensure systems and interconnections are configured and maintained in a secure manner in support of mission operations.

- Participate in security monitoring efforts to identify, document, and escalate potential vulnerabilities, incidents, or compliance issues.

- Assist in maintaining security documentation, system inventories, configuration records, and compliance artifacts.

- Support compliance activities related to applicable federal standards, regulations, and organizational security requirements.

- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, technical teams, and senior information assurance personnel to support secure system operations.

- Contribute to the execution of vulnerability management, patch tracking, and remediation follow-up activities.

- Assist with audits, assessments, and reviews by gathering required evidence and documentation.

- Track and report the status of assigned security and compliance actions.

- Work closely with senior IA professionals to help ensure the organization remains aligned with applicable cybersecurity frameworks and control requirements.

Required Qualifications

- 0–1 years of relevant experience in information assurance, cybersecurity, compliance, IT support, or a related field.

- Basic understanding of information assurance, cybersecurity principles, and security best practices.

- Familiarity with federal cybersecurity or compliance frameworks, such as NIST, RMF, or similar standards, is a plus.

- Active Sec+ certification required

- Must have an active US Secret security clearance to start

Preferred Qualifications

- Exposure to control systems, operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), or related mission-support environments.

- Experience supporting security monitoring, vulnerability tracking, patch management, or compliance documentation.

- Familiarity with federal information assurance requirements and cybersecurity compliance processes.

- Knowledge of system hardening, secure configurations, and basic access control principles.

- Experience using security or ticketing tools to track incidents, vulnerabilities, or remediation efforts.

- Relevant internship, military, lab, help desk, or technical support experience.

- Associate degree or coursework in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a related discipline.

Our Core Values
 
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 
 
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
 
Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded.Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager.Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven.Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities