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Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization Validator

American Systems • Cybersecurity • Information Security • Certification required • Bachelor's Degree • Secret • 16 days ago

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Salary

$83k – $125k per year

Location

In office (Middletown)

Seniority

Senior · 7+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026.

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American Systems

American Systems is an employee-owned government services contractor headquartered in McLean, Virginia, delivering information technology, engineering and analysis, test and evaluation, and training services to national priority programs. Founded in 1975, it became a majority ESOP company in 1997 and fully employee-owned in 2015, works largely for US defense customers such as the Navy and NAVAIR, and has absorbed the contractor Epsilon. Its openings span aerospace and software engineers, cybersecurity analysts, network and systems administrators, mechanical designers and test engineers, many requiring security clearances.

americansystems.com • HQ: McLean, United States • National Security • IT Consulting & Digital Transformation • Engineering Services • 51-200 employees • Est. 1975

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Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization Validator to support Navy and DoW customers by delivering technical and programmatic Information Assurance and Cybersecurity services for strategic combat and non-enterprise network and information systems. This position is responsible for evaluating and strengthening system security posture, supporting assessment and authorization activities, and ensuring compliance with DoW, Navy, and Federal cybersecurity requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and programmatic Information Assurance (IA) services and perform independent risk assessments in support of network and information security systems.

Lead and facilitate meetings, briefings, and cross-functional discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders to communicate security risks, vulnerabilities, assessment results, and remediation progress, and to drive alignment and timely resolution of identified issues.

Prepare cybersecurity documentation using accepted DoW guidelines and frameworks, such as RMF and related certification/authorization processes.

Review Security Assessment Plans (SAP), ensuring the implementation of Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Scans, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), Security Content Automation Protocols (SCAP) and Cybersecurity Assessment Reports (CSAR).

Provide Assessment and Authorization (A&A) support, including observing tests, analyzing actual test results, and making recommendations for improvement of security plans, contingency plans, and security risk/vulnerability assessments.

Analyze policies and procedures and validate compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Objectives and Controls against applicable Federal laws, regulations, and DoW/Navy requirements, and recommend corrective actions to close compliance gaps.

Recommend and support system enhancements to resolve identified security deficiencies.

Review documented compliance scans results and evaluate system administration practices and security products.

Conduct security program audits and develop mitigation strategies to reduce identified risks.

Develop strategies to address privacy, risk management, and e-authentication requirements.

Support the development and implementation of security architectures to meet emerging and evolving security requirements.

Evaluate, develop, and improve security policies, requirements, and tools.

Perform vulnerability assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

Active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain/reinstate a Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
2-4 years of related professional experience in information assurance, cybersecurity, risk management, or systems security.
Or 7+ years of experience required for those without a Bachelor’s degree.
IAT Level II or III certification - CompTIA Security+ certification required or obtainable within 3 months of hire.
Working knowledge of security authorization processes, security documentation, and vulnerability assessment practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting DoW or Navy cybersecurity programs.
CSWF certification preferred.
Additional advanced cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, SecurityX, CISM CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, or CND are a plus.
Knowledge of Federal cybersecurity laws, regulations, and security compliance frameworks.
Experience with vulnerability scanning tools, security configuration management, and incident response support.
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Key Skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and support deadlines in a regulated environment.
Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Information Assurance and Cybersecurity
Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
Security Test and Evaluation
Certification and Accreditation Support
Compliance Analysis
Security Documentation Development
Security Architecture Support
Audit and Risk Mitigation Planning

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $83,000.00/Yr. - USD $125,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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