Junior Information Assurance (IA) Specialist at Arsiem in Monterey, CA

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 Junior IA Specialist to support RMF compliance and cybersecurity operations for U.S. Navy systems. This is a great opportunity for early-career professionals. The candidate will work under senior guidance and, depending on experience, may focus on either Windows or Linux environments. This position will support one of our Government clients in Monterey, CA.

Responsibilities

• Assist with RMF accreditation (Steps 1–6) and ATO support in eMASS.
• Collect, organize, and maintain security documentation and artifacts.
• Track POA&M remediation and support continuous monitoring.
• Perform security control checks based on NIST 800-53.
• Support vulnerability scanning efforts using ACAS, Nessus, or Tenable tools.
• Participate in compliance activities and maintain systems aligned to STIGs and SCAP guidelines for:
• Windows OS (including MECM patching, STIG reviews), or
• Linux OS (preferably RHEL, with Ansible patching, STIG reviews)
• Provide administrative support for IAM and contribute to Zero Trust initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in cybersecurity or equivalent internship/military experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent military training).
• Familiarity with RMF and cybersecurity best practices.
• Strong organizational skills and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent IAM Level I certification.
• Exposure to ACAS, eMASS, Splunk, or similar cybersecurity tools.

Clearance Requirement: This position requires an active 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.