What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Security Specialist- ARISS position at PingWind?
Location: Multiple Locations
Required Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Required Experience: 3–5 years of cybersecurity or information assurance experience in a DoD or federal environment.
Position Description
PingWind is seeking a knowledgeable and mission-driven Information Security Specialist to support cybersecurity operations and compliance for a U.S. Army system or program. This role will be responsible for implementing, assessing, and maintaining security controls in alignment with DoD cybersecurity regulations, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Army-specific policies. The candidate will collaborate with system owners, engineers, and cybersecurity teams to identify, mitigate, and report security risks across classified and unclassified systems.
Primary Responsibilities
Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:
• Experience working with Army cybersecurity programs under NETCOM, ARCYBER, TRADOC, or PEO EIS.
• Knowledge of classified systems, cross-domain solutions, and secure enclave configurations.
• Implement and maintain information security policies, procedures, and standards in compliance with DoD 8140 / 8500.01 / 5200.1-R, and Army cybersecurity policy.
• Manage and execute the RMF lifecycle for Army information systems, including Security Assessment Plans (SAP), POA&Ms, and Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages.
• Conduct vulnerability scans using ACAS, apply mitigations, and track IAVA compliance.
• Apply and enforce DISA STIGs, system hardening, and patch management in coordination with system administrators.
• Assist with incident detection, response, and reporting in accordance with DoD Cyber Incident Handling Program.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, including system security plans (SSP), risk assessments, contingency plans, and security test plans.
• Conduct periodic security audits, risk assessments, and control validation checks.
• Support cybersecurity training, awareness programs, and operational security (OPSEC) initiatives.
• Coordinate with ISSMs, ISSOs, and DAAs to ensure ongoing authorization, compliance, and reporting of system security posture.
Desired Qualifications
• CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• CAP – Certified Authorization Professional
• CISM – Certified Information Security Manager
• CEH / CySA – for CSSP alignment
About PingWind
PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com
Our benefits include:
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options
• 401k with matching
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources
Veterans are encouraged to apply
PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.