Senior Information Assurance Engineer

• Experience: 8+ years in DoD Cybersecurity/Information Assurance roles, with a track record of executing and authoring complex RMF packages to successful ATOs.  Ability to operate autonomously in ambiguous environments while maintaining strict alignment with team priorities.
• Technical Leadership: Expert-level understanding of eMASS and its workflows, NIST 800-53, and the ability to interpret DISA STIGs into technical requirements for developers. Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., ACAS/Nessus) and SIEM environments.
• Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of DoD Zero Trust requirements and hands-on experience maintaining security standards within automated CI/CD workflows and DevSecOps environments.
• Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active (or ability to obtain) Secret Clearance.
• Compliance: Must be able to obtain a DoD NIPR account/CAC and possess or achieve DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level III (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, or CISM) within 6 months of hire.

• Based in the Denver, CO, San Antonio, TX, or Brooklyn, NY area (Hybrid/Remote availability).
• Experience in a "Senior" IA or ISSO capacity for a non-traditional defense contractor or high-growth technology startup.
• Advanced proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) or using automation tools to streamline RMF activities.
• Experience with cloud-native security services (e.g., AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, or Azure Monitor) within GovCloud or IL-4/5 environments.

At Simplesense, we value high-trust autonomy. We look for people who can navigate ambiguity and are driven by the mission.

• Safety & Innovation: You embed security and reliability practices into daily work to drive continuous improvement and mitigate risk.
• People & Communication: You invite vigorous debate and offer "kindly blunt" feedback, always maintaining empathy and assuming noble intent.
• Integrity & Ethics: You build trust by honoring commitments, acting ethically, and resolving conflict through direct, honest communication.
• Strategic Problem Solving: You focus on high-priority issues to create documented, and scalable solutions—avoiding shortcuts.
• Agility: You move quickly to fix small problems, learn from the past, and pivot transparently when the mission requires it.

1. Find Your Fit: Your journey starts here. Explore and apply to our open positions to find the right role for your skills.
2. Initial Chat: A brief call with our recruiting team to learn about your background and answer your initial questions about Simplesense.
3. Values & Vision: A conversation with a hiring manager to discuss how your aspirations align with our mission and goals of the team.
4. Show Your Skills: Complete a technical assessment that reflects the work you’d be doing.
5. Team Interview: Interview with the team to discuss your experience and see if we’re a great match.
6. Final Handshake: A final conversation to ensure we’ve answered all your questions before making a decision.
7. Welcome to Simplesense!

Simplesense is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of merit-based employment. All employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination—are made based on individual qualifications, performance, and business needs. We strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind on the basis of protected characteristics as recognized by federal, state, or local law. As a U.S. government contractor, Simplesense complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or take part in the interview process, please contact People Operations at careers@simplesense.io.