Cybersecurity Specialist

ClearFocus Technologies

$88K — $105K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance and SCI/Q eligibility required
  • Minimum of 1 year specialized cybersecurity experience at GS-12 level or equivalent
  • Comprehensive knowledge of federal cybersecurity laws, regulations, and policies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to maintain professionalism in high-pressure environments
  • Preferred: Relevant certifications like CISSP or CISM
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field plus 4 years experience, or Master's with 2 years experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead cybersecurity audits and compliance reviews
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk analyses
  • Identify IT system vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations
  • Communicate complex cybersecurity concepts to senior leadership
  • Develop and implement IT and cybersecurity policies
  • Drive process improvements and innovation within the cybersecurity team
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve program objectives

Benefits

  • Onsite work in Schenectady, NY
  • High-visibility role in mission-focused environment
  • Opportunity to lead critical cybersecurity initiatives
  • Engage with senior leadership
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Chance to implement impactful cybersecurity policies and procedures
  • Collaborative team environment supporting diverse stakeholder engagement
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Professional for an opportunity that is onsite in Schenectady, NY.All applicants must have an active Top Secret clearance and SCI/Q eligibility. No exceptions and no third parties. Specialized Cybersecurity Experience Minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience at (or equivalent to) the U.S. Government GS-12 level, demonstrating the ability to lead cybersecurity audits, compliance reviews, vulnerability assessments, or risk analyses; and identifying IT system vulnerabilities. **Requirements:** Knowledge of Regulations and Standards Comprehensive knowledge of Federal cybersecurity laws, regulations, and directives - including DOE Orders, NNSA policies, Department of Defense instructions, and Intelligence Community directives - and their implementation requirements. Communication Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present complex ideas, data, and recommendations to senior leadership clearly and concisely. Professionalism and Reliability Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a high-visibility, mission focused environment. Must be self-motivated, able to work under tight deadlines and shifting priorities, and capable of independently setting work objectives and meeting commitments without close supervision. b) Preferred Skills Advanced Technical Expertise Familiarity with software design concepts, multiple IT disciplines, and IT infrastructure components to facilitate collaboration across diverse technical areas. Relevant professional certifications (such as CISSP, CISM, or similar) are a plus. Process Improvement & Innovation Demonstrated success in proactively resolving complex issues and improving IT or cybersecurity processes to enhance organizational efficiency and security posture. Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously and see them through to completion Interpersonal & Team Skills 6 Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with a wide range of stakeholders in order to achieve cybersecurity program objectives. Policy Development Experience in developing and implementing new IT or cybersecurity policies and procedures at an organizational level. Prior involvement in drafting security plans, standard operating procedures, or organizational directives is beneficial. **Education:** Educational Background and Experience Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (in a relevant field) and a minimum of four (4) years of directly relevant experience; or a Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.

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