Status: Direct Hire
Job Title: Cyber Security Specialist
Salary: $140,000 - $195,000
Location: Hybrid in Fort Belvoir, VA
About the company:
We are a well-established employee-owned company specializing in aerospace engineering, providing comprehensive support to various branches of the military and government sectors. Founded in 1977, our team has grown to over 2,200 employee-owners. By joining us, you become an owner and stockholder, contributing to a culture that values people, quality, integrity, and profitable growth. Our services encompass engineering, programmatic, and technical support, primarily for the Department of Defense and other national security clients.
Hiring and retaining top talent is key to our mission, aligning with our commitment to personal growth and continual improvement. We blend the values of a small company with the capabilities of a larger organization. Our management team is actively involved in strategic planning, ensuring diverse perspectives are integrated into our efforts to deliver advanced technology solutions, empower employees, and secure new business.
Cyber Security Specialist:
Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Cyber Security Specialist to join a dynamic, mission-focused team. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert (SME) for the program office's cybersecurity and information assurance requirements, supporting various stages of system lifecycle development.
Cyber Security Specialist Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and conduct top-level system architecture design, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting from a cybersecurity perspective.
- Translate military operational and mission requirements into system design concepts and performance specifications.
- Prepare and review cybersecurity-related test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy.
- Integrate cybersecurity, COMSEC, and TEMPEST requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
- Assess system performance against cybersecurity requirements, monitor field performance, and manage risk.
- Support the preparation of cybersecurity acquisition documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
- Implement the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), collaborating with the ISSM to ensure successful security controls.
- Provide input on policy, budget, and doctrinal issues related to cybersecurity.
- Prepare recommended IA approval documentation and support network security architecture development.
- Analyze vulnerabilities, conduct risk assessments, and manage security certifications and accreditations.
- Manage computer incident coordination with local NECs and CERTs, ensuring timely response.
- Support compliance with the DoD IG Cybersecurity Self-Assessment and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).
- Participate in organizational inspections, review corrective actions, and develop innovative cybersecurity strategies.
- Act as a consultant and mentor on cybersecurity matters to other team members.
Cyber Security Specialist Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of the position.
- Master's Degree in Cybersecurity and 20 years of relevant experience.
- Active Secret Clearance.
- CISSP and Sec+ Certification.
- Broad experience and recognition in the cybersecurity field, with the ability to work independently and lead initiatives.
- Strong operational cybersecurity accreditation and certification background for embedded systems accredited at Secret level and below.
- In-depth understanding of AR 25-2 and the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), with recent experience using RMF and eMASS software for system accreditation.
- Extensive experience in preparing IA approval documentation, network security architecture, and understanding DoD cybersecurity standards.
