REQ# Forge_25_006: Requirements: The Information System Security Specialist is responsible for supporting all aspects of a Program Information Assurance (IA) process tailored to include minimum qualification standards, fundamental awareness and familiarity to demonstrated competency with specific experience in Cyber Security, Engineering, Test & Evaluation, (T&E) and/or Security Control Assessor (SCA) under a Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and/or Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process. The specialist should demonstrate a working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and/or include prior experience with the Defense Information Assurance & Certification Accreditation Process (DIACAP). Familiarity with security policies & guidance documents to assist with the preparation and maintenance of process artifacts, traceability documents purposed for compliance with Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements. The specialist is expected to evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing up to classified information and supervise and/or maintain the operational security posture for an information system or program. More senior specialists may assist or develop system security policy and ensure compliance with change management and configuration control processes. Plan and coordinate the IT security program and policies supporting the command leadership mission and goals. CompTIA Security+ minimum but CompTIA CASP+ preferred. Security Control Assessor Qualifications preferred. Candidate must be a US citizen and an active SECRET clearance with a current SSBI/T5 investigation. TS/SCI desired.