Mission

The Parallax Advanced Research Mission is to deliver innovative research and provide technology, human, and business solutions via The Science of Intelligent Teaming™ for government, industry, and academic clients with critical challenges.

Position Summary

The Information Assurance Officer (IAO) is responsible for supporting and maintaining the organization’s cybersecurity, information assurance, and risk management activities. The IAO ensures compliance with applicable security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements while protecting organizational information systems, networks, and data. This role works closely with technical teams, leadership, and external stakeholders to implement security controls, conduct risk assessments, and support accreditation and authorization activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

Information Assurance & Cybersecurity

Develop, implement, and maintain information assurance and cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices.
Monitor and assess security controls to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, including system categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
Conduct vulnerability assessments, security audits, and risk analyses.
Assist with incident response activities, including investigation, reporting, and remediation support.
Maintain cybersecurity documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, contingency plans, and security assessment reports.

Compliance & Governance

Ensure compliance with applicable frameworks and standards such as NIST, CMMC, ISO 27001, DoD, or other applicable regulations.
Coordinate with auditors, assessors, and stakeholders during security reviews and inspections.
Track and report cybersecurity metrics, risks, and compliance status to leadership.
Support policy development and governance initiatives.

Technical Security Support

Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to implement security solutions and secure system architectures.
Review system configurations and changes for security impact.
Assist in managing access controls, account management, and security monitoring tools.
Support vulnerability remediation and patch management efforts.

Training & Awareness

Promote cybersecurity awareness and security best practices throughout the organization.
Assist in developing and delivering security training programs.

Any other duties, as required. It is anticipated that the employee will spend 100% of their time fulfilling these responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must be a US Citizen
Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and be able to maintain throughout employment
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience in information assurance, cybersecurity, or information security.
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management practices, and security frameworks.
Familiarity with NIST RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs, or related standards.
Experience with security assessment tools, vulnerability scanning, and compliance activities.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

CI Poly with clearance
IC-derived clearance
Knowledge of NRO systems/processes
SAFe certification(s)
Experience with JIRA/Confluence and Tableau
Professional certifications such as:
- Security+
- CySA+
- CCNA-Security
- CAP
- CEH
Knowledge of NRO systems/processes
Familiarity with cloud security environments (AWS, Azure, GCC High, etc.).
Experience with SIEM, endpoint protection, or continuous monitoring tools.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

All work is anticipated to occur primarily in an office or secure operations center environment.

Office, hybrid, or remote work environment depending on organizational needs.
May require occasional travel.
May require after-hours support during security incidents or audits.

Parallax Advanced Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.