Security Specialist - Zero Trust

Hybrid | Washington D.C. | 3-4 Days a Week Onsite

Active Top Secret Clearance Required - Ability to obtain a SCI

Summary

Our client is an employee and Service-Disabled, Veteran-owned Small Business focused on providing niche technical services. They are a team of experienced cybersecurity professionals with a track record of success in the Federal, Commercial, and Academic workspaces. Additionally, our client designs, builds, operates, and secures scalable cloud and IT infrastructures to meet their customers’ near-term needs and fulfill their long-term requirements.

Responsibilities

Our client is seeking a skilled Security Specialist to support IT system security assessment and authorization, as well as Zero Trust initiatives. As a Security Analyst, you will engage with IT programs to prepare security documentation and enhance the Zero Trust maturity of mission-critical systems. You will collaborate with key stakeholders and subject-matter experts to ensure that technical implementations meet mission expectations and comply with cybersecurity requirements.

• Interpret business needs and project requirements related to IT system security
• Prepare and maintain security body of evidence artifacts, including system Concept of Operations, System Security Plans, FIPS 199 Worksheets, and more
• Work with the Cybersecurity and Policy & Governance teams to ensure compliance with oversight responsibilities
• Collaborate with key business stakeholders, IT experts, and subject-matter experts to plan and deliver security solutions for specific use cases
• Improve the Zero Trust maturity of IT systems by assessing and recommending security enhancements
• Perform non-technical analyses on project issues to ensure technical implementations align with mission expectations
• Partner with government product owners and development teams to support system development for the client
• Develop and maintain security documentation and artifacts

Requirements

• 2+ years of demonstrated cybersecurity experience
• Solid understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements
• Working knowledge of Body of Evidence artifacts, including system Concept of Operations, System Security Plans, FIPS 199 Worksheets, and more
• Experience working on improving Zero Trust maturity of IT systems
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of management and team members
• Proficient organizational skills and comfort with daily client engagement

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• Familiarity with the Intelligence Community (IC) and the intelligence cycle
• Familiarity with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• Experience providing security support in an Agile environment
• Experience with systems engineering functions, including operations concept development, system and product design, and technical risk management
• Knowledge of requirements management tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Teams, and Agile Manager

Education/Certification Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, a technical field, or a related degree program from an accredited institution is required
• Active Cybersecurity IAT Level 2 or IAM Level 3 certifications

Clearance Requirements

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a SCI is required. Please be aware that onboarding can take 4-6 weeks for this position.