IT Systems Security Specialist

5SRC$138K — $165K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree or equivalent in a STEM field with 10+ years of relevant IT experience in missile defense or large DoD projects.
  • Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in STEM plus 15 years of relevant experience can be considered.
  • Proven ability to lead and execute specialized IT system activities.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a capacity to work independently or in team settings.
  • Experience in providing supervision and direction to support teams.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity reviews and analysis for the enterprise.
  • Collaborate with the ISSM and IV&V teams to manage and maintain network infrastructure.
  • Support updates to IT Governance workflows related to cybersecurity management.
  • Document and analyze complex network engineering designs for accuracy.
  • Address network communication needs for enterprise and test networks.
  • Participate in design reviews to enforce systems security policies.
  • Monitor and report on cybersecurity controls compliance strategies.

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan repayment
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Performance incentives
  • Company events
Full Job Description
Position Overview Type: Full-Time

Location: Dahlgren, VA

Travel: None expected

Clearance: Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain one.

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required

Essential Functions

  • Perform full Cybersecurity review and analysis with recommendations for the Enterprise
  • Collaborate daily with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) teams to plan, design, manage and maintain an enterprise-wide network infrastructure hierarchy
  • Support the review process of the IT Governance workflows and update the workflows as appropriate to include Cybersecurity Management and/or Cybersecurity direction/guidance changes
  • Support with documenting, developing, reviewing and analyzing complex network engineering drawings and designs for technical accuracy and relevance
  • Support network communication requirements related to enterprise and test networks
  • Participate in network and systems design reviews to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies
  • Provide a monthly status report on the oversight, monitoring, metrics, and tracking of the implementation from the approved cybersecurity controls as outlined in the approved Security Plan and Continuous Monitoring Strategy
  • Provide cybersecurity engineering expertise and oversight of implementations improving Agency defensive cyber operations capabilities
  • Continuously monitor the RMF cybersecurity controls compliance strategies and implementation
  • Lead and oversee projects for status and situational awareness, utilizing data from various sources to track aspects of the project portfolio such as funding, status, and milestones
  • Research and review team contributions for technical accuracy and relevance based on business, mission, and functional requirements and adherence or compliance with Federal, DoD, and Agency policies
  • Assist in identifying, evaluating, and validating customer requirements


Required Education and Experience

  • Education: Master's Degree or equivalent in STEM related field from an accredited institution with at least 10 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / projects.
    • Acceptable alternative: Bachelor's degree in STEM related field plus 15 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / projects.
  • Capable of leading, coordinating, and executing specialized IT system planning, design, maintenance, sustainment, and assessment activities.
  • Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems
  • Must be able to provide daily supervision and direction to support teams


What We Offer:

  • 401(k) Matching
  • Company Events
  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Performance Incentives
  • Student Loan Repayment
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Vision Insurance


Salary range: $138,000 - $165,000

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