Sebastian Tech Solutions

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IA Policy & Compliance Specialist – Senior Position Summary The IA Policy & Compliance Specialist – Senior serves as a senior advisor and implementer of Information Assurance (IA) governance and compliance functions in support of client's Internet Enterprise (IE). The specialist develops, reviews, and maintains critical compliance artifacts such as Policy Compliance Reports, Accreditation Packages, and IA briefing documentation. Responsibilities • Lead the development, review, and submission of Policy Compliance Reports on a monthly basis. • Oversee the preparation of Accreditation Packages and System Artifacts, ensuring these are delivered on time (90 days prior to ATO expiration; quarterly updates). • Coordinate and validate compliance documentation for Risk Assessment Reports and DTO Compliance Reports. • Provide senior-level analysis and recommendations to the COR and mission leadership, ensuring that findings from inspections and audits are documented and addressed. • Participate in and advise Change Control Boards (CCBs), ensuring all proposed changes maintain IA compliance. • Track, analyze, and report compliance metrics, ensuring that outputs align with the 98% Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) defined in the QASP . • Mentor junior IA specialists and analysts, providing oversight on policy interpretation and compliance strategies. • Support Directorate-level auditing, identifying services, systems, and networks not adhering to applicable laws, policy, and guidance . • Draft and deliver technical white papers and executive briefings highlighting compliance status, emerging issues, and recommended corrective actions. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field. • DoD 8140.03 / 8570.01-M IAM III certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM). • Minimum 7 years of experience in IA compliance, governance, and auditing. • Demonstrated ability to lead policy compliance efforts for DoD or Combat Support Agency programs. Desired Qualifications • Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related discipline. • Experience supporting DISA CCRI/SAV preparations. • Familiarity with DISN, DISA IE programs, and enterprise-level compliance frameworks. Clearance Requirement Active Top Secret / SCI, with eligibility for NATO Secret and JWICS access as required