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title: Cybersecurity Assessment Authorization Validator
description: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is hiring for the Cybersecurity Assessment Authorization Validator
  role in Middletown, RI. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | AMERICAN SYSTEMS |
| **Location** | Middletown, RI |
| **Salary** | $83K/yr - $125K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 21, 2026 |
| **History** | First seen 99 days ago (2026-08-07), reposted once |

## Is this job real?

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## Description

## Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

We are seeking a **Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization Validator** to support Navy and DoW customers by delivering technical and programmatic Information Assurance and Cybersecurity services for *strategic combat and non-enterprise network and information systems*. This position is responsible for evaluating and strengthening system security posture, supporting assessment and authorization activities, and ensuring compliance with DoW, Navy, and Federal cybersecurity requirements.

## Responsibilities

- Provide technical and programmatic **Information Assurance (IA)** services and perform independent risk assessments in support of network and information security systems.
- Lead and facilitate meetings, briefings, and cross-functional discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders to communicate security risks, vulnerabilities, assessment results, and remediation progress, and to drive alignment and timely resolution of identified issues.
- Prepare cybersecurity documentation using accepted DoW guidelines and frameworks, such as RMF and related certification/authorization processes.
- Review Security Assessment Plans (SAP), ensuring the implementation of Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Scans, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), Security Content Automation Protocols (SCAP) and Cybersecurity Assessment Reports (CSAR).
- Provide Assessment and Authorization (A&A) support, including observing tests, analyzing actual test results, and making recommendations for improvement of security plans, contingency plans, and security risk/vulnerability assessments.
- Analyze policies and procedures and validate compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Objectives and Controls against applicable Federal laws, regulations, and DoW/Navy requirements, and recommend corrective actions to close compliance gaps.
- Recommend and support system enhancements to resolve identified security deficiencies.
- Review documented compliance scans results and evaluate system administration practices and security products.
- Conduct security program audits and develop mitigation strategies to reduce identified risks.
- Develop strategies to address privacy, risk management, and e-authentication requirements.
- Support the development and implementation of security architectures to meet emerging and evolving security requirements.
- Evaluate, develop, and improve security policies, requirements, and tools.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies.

## Qualifications

- **Active Secret security clearance** or the ability to obtain/reinstate a Secret clearance.
- **Bachelor’s degree** in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- **2–4 years of related professional experience** in information assurance, cybersecurity, risk management, or systems security.
- **Or 7+ years of experience required for those without a Bachelor’s degree.**
- **IAT Level II or III certification - CompTIA Security+ certification** required or obtainable within 3 months of hire.
- Working knowledge of security authorization processes, security documentation, and vulnerability assessment practices.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Experience supporting **DoW or Navy cybersecurity programs**.
- **CSWF certification** preferred.
- Additional advanced cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, SecurityX, CISM CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, or CND are a plus.
- Knowledge of Federal cybersecurity laws, regulations, and security compliance frameworks.
- Experience with vulnerability scanning tools, security configuration management, and incident response support.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

**Key Skills**

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and support deadlines in a regulated environment.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Information Assurance and Cybersecurity
- Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
- Security Test and Evaluation
- Certification and Accreditation Support
- Compliance Analysis
- Security Documentation Development
- Security Architecture Support
- Audit and Risk Mitigation Planning

## Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $83,000.00/Yr. - USD $125,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

## EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
## Skills

- Cyber Security
- GIAC Security Essentials Certification
- System Administration
- Information Technology
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- IBM Certified SOC Analyst - QRadar SIEM V7.4.3 Plus CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst
- DoD IAT Level II Certification
- Problem Solving
- Planning
- Authentication (Software Security)
- Risk Management
- Security Content Automation Protocol
- Secret Security Clearance
- Test and Evaluation
- Certified Information Security Manager
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (Acas)
- Security Compliance
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner
- Information Systems
- Configuration Management
- Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional
- Security Policies
- Incident Response
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Risk Mitigation
- Auditing
- Information Assurance
- Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa)
- Security Technical Implementation Guides (Stig)
- Computer Science
- Risk Management Framework
- SecurityX
- Security Assessment
- Communication
- SAP
- IT Security Architecture
- CompTIA Security+
## Benefits

- Health Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings

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