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title: 'Information Security Assurance Lead at Computer World Services'
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# Information Security Assurance Lead at Computer World Services

- **Company:** Computer World Services
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2025-12-23
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/cwsc/a797b802-9a95-430e-bd57-aadeee00458d

## Job description

Job Description The Information Security Assurance Lead serves as the senior technical and management authority for Information Assurance (IA) and cybersecurity compliance efforts. This role provides expert-level oversight across Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Risk Management Framework (RMF), FISMA compliance, FISCAM audits, and overall IT security posture. The Lead is responsible for supervising IA personnel, coordinating security activities with stakeholders, and ensuring systems maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) and Authority to Connect (ATC). This position requires deep technical acumen, leadership capabilities, and hands-on experience developing, maintaining, and governing enterprise-level security programs within Federal environments.

## Key Tasks & Responsibilities

- Leadership
- Serve as the Team Lead, providing daily task direction, technical guidance, scheduling, and performance oversight for IA personnel.
- Maintain expertise in emerging cybersecurity technologies, policies, and federal compliance standards.
- Lead the planning, initiation, and execution of IT security projects, ensuring adherence to scope, deadlines, and cost targets.
- Act as liaison between technical teams, program leadership, auditors, and Government stakeholders.
- Provide advanced documentation development including installation guides, SOPs, troubleshooting procedures, vulnerability management reports, and configuration standards.
- Provide expert-level technical and management leadership on complex cybersecurity tasks and programs.
- Develop and implement security strategies supporting mission objectives and enterprise risk posture.
- Direct major activities related to financial management, staffing, and security compliance.
- Conduct strategic analysis, evaluations, and recommendations to improve system security, efficiency, and compliance.
- Lead studies, surveys, data analysis, and problem identification initiatives, providing actionable recommendations to the Government.
- Risk Management Framework (RMF)/Assessment & Authorization (A&A)
- Perform and manage all RMF steps to obtain and sustain ATO/ATC for systems in compliance with DoD and DIA requirements.
- Conduct periodic security assessments in accordance with DoD RMF, FISMA, and JWICS-related requirements.
- Develop and maintain all required RMF artifacts, including:
- Security Categorization
- System Security Plan (SSP)
- Control Validation/Implementation documentation
- Implementation Plan
- Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
- Acceptance of Risk (AOR)
- Security Override Letter (SOL)
- RMF package and Scorecard
- Deliverables
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Incident Response Plan (IRP)
- Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
- Configuration Management Plan (CMP)
- Appointment memos
- DD2875s
- Current ATO, ATC, and ATO with Conditions
- Network diagrams and supporting technical documents eMASS Responsibilities
- Maintain system records in eMASS in accordance with DoD RMF and FISMA requirements.
- Ensure all required artifacts, test results, and compliance actions are accurately entered into eMASS.
- Coordinate with the CIO Validator for all RMF actions and approvals.
- Maintain and track the ATO Status Process Calendar, ensuring all action items meet required compliance dates. FISMA Compliance
- Perform annual control testing, evidence collection, and compliance analysis.
- Support internal and external FISMA reviews and assessments. FISCAM Audit Support
- Document and validate IT general controls applicable to the CCE infrastructure.
- Support FISCAM audits and self-assessments; test and record results of annual IT general controls testing.
- Update and enhance process documentation to address deficiencies identified during audits. Security Monitoring & Protection
- Plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor security controls to protect information systems and data.
- Ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect digital assets and infrastructure.
- Respond to security incidents, breaches, and vulnerabilities in accordance with approved procedures.
- Coordinate mitigation strategies for all non-compliance issues. Desired Skills and Experience
- Expertise in federal cybersecurity frameworks including RMF, FISMA, NIST 800-series, and FISCAM.
- Experience working with DoD, DIA, or IC security compliance programs.
- Strong leadership skills and experience managing technical cybersecurity teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder engagement.
- Proficiency with eMASS, vulnerability management platforms, configuration management tools, and audit tracking systems.

Education & Experience

- Minimum Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
- Minimum General Experience
- Ten (10) years of experience in Information Technology.
- At least eight (8) years of experience as a Security Administrator or in a similar technical role, or a closely related IT discipline involving oversight of large, complex, multi-site programs.

Certifications

- CISSP or equivalent required
- Information Assurance Technical (IAT) II required
- Computing Environment (CE) certification relevant to Microsoft, Linux, Cloud, or other privileged access technologies (required)
- ITIL Required
- Must maintain all mandatory certifications.

Security Clearance

- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Selective Service registration required (if applicable).
- Top Secret Security Clearance required
- Must maintain fitness and eligibility for national security positions.

Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)

- Onsite at customer location

Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@cwsc.com.

## About Computer World Services

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Computer World Services Corp. (CWS) is a privately held IT services provider that delivers enterprise-wide solutions, digital transformation, and cybersecurity support to U.S. Defense and Civilian federal agencies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Washington, D.C., USA (also has offices in Fairview Heights, IL; Falls Church, VA; St. Louis, MO; and Scott AFB, IL)
- **Founded**: 1990
- **Founders**: Frank Hameed (President and CEO)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Information Technology (IT) services, federal government contracting, cybersecurity, digital transformation.
- Target customers: U.S. federal government (Defense and Civilian agencies) – strictly B2G (Business-to-Government).
- Mission or purpose statement: Not explicitly stated, but the company emphasizes delivering “quality, value, and technological innovation” with a commitment to integrity and excellence in service delivery.

## Products & Services
- **Enterprise IT Solutions**: Full lifecycle IT support including network operations, systems administration, help desk, and infrastructure management.
- **Cybersecurity Services**: Cybersecurity operations, CSSP (Cybersecurity Service Provider) engineering and team leadership, threat monitoring, and compliance.
- **Digital Transformation & Process Optimization**: Modernization of legacy systems, cloud migration, and business process re-engineering for federal clients.
- **DevSecOps**: Integration of security into development and operations pipelines, including software development and application/web support.

All offerings are delivered as services (IT services, managed services, consulting) rather than SaaS or hardware products.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Total employees: ~400 (as of latest data). Revenue not publicly available.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors listed; the company was founded organically by Frank Hameed. Key partners are federal agencies (DoD, civilian departments).
- **Growth Signals**: Talent footprint has expanded across 19 states and 140 cities. The company supports 100% remote and hybrid work models. Consistently high ratings in federal programs.

## Competitive Advantages
- **30+ Years of Federal Experience**: Deep understanding of government contracting, compliance, and security requirements.
- **Proven Track Record**: Recognized for consistent performance and high ratings in federal programs (e.g., past performance ratings).
- **Flexible Workforce**: Ability to deploy talent across CONUS and OCONUS, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles.
- **Employee-Focused Benefits**: Competitive benefits package (see below) and a culture that supports work-life balance.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current Priorities**: Continue serving Defense and Civilian federal customers by expanding IT, cybersecurity, and digital transformation capabilities. Leverage a remote/hybrid talent model to attract skilled professionals nationwide.
- **Direction for Growth**: Likely organic growth through contract wins and recompete wins; no indication of M&A or external funding.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture Highlights**: Collaborative, mission-driven environment supporting national security and federal operations. Emphasis on integrity and excellence.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Hybrid workspace – employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work. Many roles are fully remote; on-site positions exist at government facilities (e.g., Scott AFB, IL; Washington, D.C.).
- **Notable Perks & Benefits** (from [cwsc.com/employee-benefits](https://cwsc.com/employee-benefits/)):
  - Medical, dental, and vision plans (United Healthcare)
  - 15 days PTO accrued from day one + 11 company holidays
  - Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
  - 401(k) with 4% company match (Safe Harbor, 100% vested immediately)
  - Short & long-term disability (100% employer-paid)
  - Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
  - Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  - Commuter benefits (pre-tax transit and parking)
  - Employee Assistance Program
  - Generous parental leave (from Built In)
- **Engineering Culture**: Focus on cybersecurity, network operations, DevSecOps, and systems engineering. Use of AI in hiring process (applicants are informed). Strong support for professional development via tuition reimbursement.

## Sources
1. [cwsc.com – Home](https://cwsc.com/)
2. [cwsc.com – Careers](https://cwsc.com/careers/)
3. [cwsc.com – Employee Benefits](https://cwsc.com/employee-benefits/)
4. [jobs.lever.co/cwsc – Current Openings](https://jobs.lever.co/cwsc)
5. [builtin.com – Computer World Services Corp. Profile](https://builtin.com/company/computer-world-services-corp)

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