Junior Cybersecurity Specialist

Absolute Business Solutions Corp.

$75K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant analysis experience, with 2 years recent work.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience (7 years total).
  • TS/SCI clearance with willingness to obtain counterintelligence polygraph required.

Responsibilities

  • Identify system vulnerabilities to enhance security.
  • Deploy effective security countermeasures to protect assets.
  • Monitor systems for any suspicious activities.
  • Lead incident response efforts to ensure regulatory compliance and continuity.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve cybersecurity posture.

Benefits

  • Generous PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays.
  • 401k plan with fully vested matching contributions.
  • Annual health and wellness allowance for fitness-related purchases.
  • Funding for career development including education and training.
  • Volunteer time off to support a charity of choice annually.
  • Charitable donation matching program available.
  • Referral program with bonuses for successful hires.
  • Awards for exemplifying core company values.
Full Job Description
Join the mission behind America's Open-Source Intelligence Enterprise. The Enterprise-Wide OSINT Knowledge Support (EWOKS) program supports the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the broader Defense Intelligence Enterprise by delivering cutting-edge capabilities that advance Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT). As a Junior Cybersecurity Specialist, you'll help develop innovative technologies, modernize enterprise capabilities, and enable mission-critical intelligence operations that directly support national security. If you're passionate about solving complex challenges and making a meaningful impact, this is your opportunity to work alongside some of the Intelligence Community's top professionals on one of DIA's premier modernization efforts.

Seniority of this role: Junior

Clearance Required for this role: TS/SCI with ability/willingness to obtain/maintain Counterintelligence Polygraph

Requirements:
  • Minimum 3 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category, with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Bachelor's degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. An additional 4 years of experience in the specific labor category, for a total of 7 years of experience in the specific labor category, may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities:
  • Identify system vulnerabilities
  • Deploy security countermeasures
  • Monitor for suspicious activity
  • Lead incident response efforts to ensure business continuity and regulatory compliance

An approximate salary range for this position is $75,000-$115,000 annually. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Some of our benefits include:
  • Generous PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays
  • Retirement Planning • 401k Fully Vested with Match
  • Annual Health and Wellness Allowance • buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on us
  • Career Development • Annual Funds to spend on Education, Training and AI Tools
  • Volunteer Time Off • Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choice
  • Charitable Match • ABSC matches an employee's donation to a qualifying charity
  • Referral Program • We pay for internal and external referrals!
  • LOV Awards • Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards program

Apply to join our team today! We are always looking to grow our team - if you know someone who is seeking a new career opportunity, please share this job opening with them! ABSC offers generous external referral bonuses. You don't need to be an employee to benefit from our Referral Program!

*ABSC is a proud V3, Virginia Values Vets, member which recognizes our commitment to hiring Veterans. If you are a veteran, please be sure to include that in your application. Thank you! *

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