Information Assurance Specialist

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Until 8/23/2026 5+ years exp First posted May 27, 2026 Last posted May 27, 2026
Job description

Are you looking for your next challenge? Are you ready to work with a performance-based small company? At Zantech, we are a dynamic Woman Owned Small Business focused on providing complex, mission-focused solutions with a proven track record of outstanding customer performance and high employee satisfaction. We would love to talk with you regarding the next step in your career. Come join our team!

Zantech is looking for a talented Information Assurance Specialist to provide Security and antiterrorism support, as well as Information system security assessments for an upcoming role situated onsite at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

This role will apply disciplines of Computer Security to perform Information System Security Assessments, develop Risk Management Plans, and support security architectures with focus on HSPD-12 related work.

Responsibilities include, but will not be limited to:

  • Perform Information System Security Assessments
  • Develop Risk Management Plans and Security architectures
  • Create Information system security policies and procedures guides
  • Support Information system accreditation and certifications
  • Develop Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP)
  • Install and maintain information system security products and services
  • Must support security disciplines associated with HSPD-12 related work

Required Experience or Knowledge of the following technologies/functions:

  • 5 years related work experience
  • Skills Required:
    • Information System Security Assessments
    • Risk Management Plans
    • Security architectures
    • COOP planning
  • Proven experience with the following:
    • Information system security policies and procedures guides
    • Information system accreditation and certifications
    • Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP)
    • Installation and maintenance of information system security products and services experience

Required Certifications/Education:

  • Must successfully complete necessary governmental/corporate security training
  • Education Required: Bachelor's degree
  • Education Preferred: Information Security, Criminal Justice degree

Required Security Clearance:

  • US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Top Secret SCI (TS-SCI) or higher clearance, per contract requirements.

Outstanding Performance…Always!”

Our corporate motto represents our commitment to build long-term relationships with both our clients and our employees by providing the highest quality service in everything we do. We strive for excellence for our clients and for each other. We embrace the opportunity to hire individuals with new talents and fresh perspectives. Zantech offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a vacation package, as well as a fast-paced and exciting work environment. Come join our team!

About this role

Summary

Perform security assessments, develop risk plans, support security policies and certifications.

Job title

Information Assurance Specialist

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Onsite at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

information system security assessmentsrisk management planssecurity architecturesCOOP planningsecurity policies

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

information system securityrisk managementsecurity architecturesCOOP planningsecurity policies
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, USA

On-site City