Junior Information Assurance (IA) Specialist

About ARSIEM Corporation

At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients.  We provide support to multiple agencies across the United States Government.  ARSIEM has an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support.

As demand increases, ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting-edge technical solutions at the best value to our clients.  That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with. 

ARSIEM Corporation is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Information Assurance (IA) Specialist to support U.S. Navy cybersecurity initiatives. This position is ideal for early-career professionals eager to gain experience in Information Assurance, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and cybersecurity compliance. The selected candidate will assist senior IA personnel in maintaining secure systems, ensuring compliance with DoD regulations, and supporting the Accreditation and Authorization (A&A) process. This position is onsite in Monterey, CA.

• RMF & Authorization Support
• Assist in navigating systems through the RMF process (Steps 1–6) under the supervision of senior staff.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of ATO packages within eMASS.
• Collect and organize security artifacts to assist in ATO renewals and continuous monitoring.
• Help maintain and track POA&M items, identifying and documenting remediation steps.
• Security Compliance & Assessment
• Assist in conducting security control assessments using NIST 800-53 and DoD RMF standards.
• Support vulnerability management efforts, including scanning, documentation, and reporting.
• Monitor system compliance with DoD 8570.01-M requirements and cybersecurity best practices.
• Help maintain security tools and technologies (e.g., ACAS, HBSS, SIEM platforms).
• Documentation & Reporting
• Assist in developing and maintaining security documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessments, and Security Assessment Reports.
• Prepare and contribute to compliance briefings and reports for IA teams and program stakeholders.
• Maintain organized records of security events, incidents, and compliance status in shared repositories.
• Cybersecurity Operations Support
• Provide administrative support for Identity and Access Management (IAM) processes.
• Participate in Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) initiatives under guidance.
• Assist in incident response drills, tabletop exercises, and lessons-learned documentation.

• 0–2 years of experience in cybersecurity or related field. Internship or military experience accepted.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related discipline, OR equivalent military training.
• Familiarity with DoD RMF, NIST 800-53, and cybersecurity principles.
• Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and ability to follow structured processes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAM Level I certification).
• Experience with eMASS or similar GRC tools.
• Exposure to cybersecurity tools such as ACAS, Splunk, HBSS, or similar.
• Knowledge of Navy or DoD IT environments.

Clearance Requirement: This position requires an active Top Secret clearance. Top Secret eligible is preferred). You must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Candidate Referral: Do you know someone who would be GREAT at this role? If you do, ARSIEM has a way for you to earn a bonus through our referral program for persons presenting NEW (not in our resume database) candidates who are successfully placed on one of our projects. The bonus for this position is 3,500,  and the referrer is eligible to receive the sum for any applicant we place within 12 months of referral. The bonus is paid after the referred employee reaches 6 months of employment.

ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.