About this Information Assurance Specialist role at Planettechnologies
Planet Technologies, the Nation’s leading Microsoft services provider to the public sector, is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our growing team as an Information Assurance Specialist. In this role, you will be supporting impactful projects that make a difference for our country.
The Information Assurance Specialist utilizes knowledge of Federal sector security processes, hardening of systems, and is essential to the team in managing projects in Azure DevOps, applying Scrum principles and practices to remove impediments and deliver value and foster a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in related field and 3-5 years of relevant work experience with network engineering and/or system administration background (Unix/Linux/Windows)
- Previous experience with cloud providers like Azure and using Agile tools for day-to-day tasking preferably Azure Dev Ops.
- Experience with leading daily scrums, sprint planning and facilitating the scrum process (Scrum Certification preferred)
- Sound cyber security knowledge foundation, to include understanding of Computer and network technology fundamentals.
- Strong familiarity with NIST Security Controls (NIST 800-53) and ITIL Certification
- Experience with ServiceNow
- Experience with security tools in an enterprise environment to include installation, configuration, usage, and troubleshooting.
- Demonstrate security expertise with multiple Windows, and Unix-based operating systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to effectively communicate solutions.
- Strong analytical capabilities.
- Strong understanding of how computer systems and networks are secured and in compliance with government and industry regulations.
- Ability to independently collect, review, and evaluate IT product data to identify and characterize security threat sources of concern and provide recommendations to Government leadership.
- Ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences through excellent written and oral communication skills.
- The ability to establish effective relationships with internal partners and teams.
- Must possess a valid baseline security certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, or DoD equivalent)
- Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance
Planet Technologies is the leading provider of Microsoft Consulting Services to public sector and commercial organizations. Planet has significant experience in deploying business intelligence, cloud services, unified communications, and systems management with an emphasis building, deploying, and managing custom solutions that transform the business operations of federal government agencies.
Planet Technologies does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Select positions at Planet Technologies have Federal Agency Clearance Requirements and may require up to a 10-year background investigation and/or US Citizenship (clearable).
Salaries for Information Assurance Specialists at Planet Technologies range from $110,000 and $200,000. Several factors will impact final pay offered to a successful candidate including but not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, clearance level, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc.
Visit www.go-planet.com to learn more about us. Details about our benefits can be found here 2026-2027 Recruitment Guide (1).pdf.docx
