Information Assurance Specialist

Title: Information Assurance Specialist  Location: Washington, DC (On-Site) Terms: Full-Time Clearance: Top Secret / SCI Required Travel: 0-10%    RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY. That's RIVA. Our employee-first approach has cultivated a culture that attracts the best and brightest. By investing in people first and providing a flexible work environment, our employees experience higher morale, increased productivity, and lower turnover. At RIVA, people are our #1 priority. RIVA is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Information Assurance Specialist (Coordination Assurance Support) to support the Department of Commerce (DOC). The ideal candidate will assist with cybersecurity program coordination, vulnerability management, and information assurance initiatives in a classified environment.    Key Responsibilities include: 

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of cybersecurity program activities across DOC environments. 

• Track and manage cybersecurity deliverables, taskers, and documentation requirements. 

• Assist with vulnerability management, patch management, and compliance tracking processes. 

• Coordinate vulnerability scanning activities and follow-up remediation efforts. 

• Develop and maintain documentation including cybersecurity reports, briefings, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and policies. 

• Assist in maintaining the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) database and tracking remediation status. 

• Support activities related to Risk Management Framework (RMF) including assessments, audits, and control validations. 

• Assist with incident response coordination and documentation. 

• Provide administrative support to cybersecurity working groups, meetings, and audits. 

• Collaborate with ISSOs, system administrators, and security engineers to ensure compliance and continuous monitoring. 

• Prepare monthly metrics and executive reports for leadership review. 

   Requirements: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Technology, or a related field. 

• Minimum 5+ years of experience supporting cybersecurity, information assurance, or related fields. 

• Strong understanding of RMF, NIST 800-53, CNSS Policies, and federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks. 

• Experience supporting vulnerability management, compliance reporting, and cybersecurity coordination activities. 

• Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and cybersecurity tracking systems. 

• Must have an active Top Secret / SCI clearance. 

   Preferred Skills and Experience: 

• Experience supporting Department of Commerce (DOC) or federal government cybersecurity initiatives. 

• Familiarity with eMASS, Nessus, or similar vulnerability management and tracking tools. 

• Industry certifications such as Security+, CAP, or CISSP are preferred but not required. 

   Salary: Max of $160,000 a year, based on experience RIVA Benefits: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage 

• Life Insurance 

• Retirement Benefits / 401K with Company Matching 

• HSA/FSA Spending Accounts 

• Long- and Short-Term Disability 

• Pet Insurance 

• Wellness Program Initiatives 

• RIVA Flex 

• Additional Workplace Benefits 

RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/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, veteran status, or any protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email accommodations@rivasolutionsinc.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.