Cybersecurity Specialist
$120,000–$135,000 year
Hybrid · Sterling, Virginia, United States
Sterling, Virginia, United StatesHybridFull Time$120,000–$135,000 yearMid LevelBachelors DegreeUnknown
Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Unknown
Job Summary
The Cybersecurity Specialist will be primarily responsible for maintaining a robust security and compliance environment, focusing on cybersecurity risk and compliance related to federal and defense standards. This includes leading compliance initiatives, managing cloud security, and coordinating audits.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Systems (or equivalent practical experience)
- Minimum of five (5) years of focused experience in cybersecurity risk management, governance, audit, or compliance within a highly regulated environment (e.g., defense contracting or federal sector)
- Possess relevant, advanced third-party cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CMMC Certified Professional/Assessor, or similar)
- Deep, verifiable working knowledge of leading cybersecurity and risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-171/172, ISO 27001) and associated assessment methodologies (e.g., CMMC)
Desired Qualifications
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Direct experience supporting specialized security roles (e.g., FSO, OPSEC) or compliance within industrial security (NISPOM)
- Hands-on experience managing and securing specialized, high-compliance cloud tenants (e.g., Microsoft GCC High)
- Audit certification/training or significant hands-on audit support experience
Additional Requirements
- We strongly encourage veterans with relevant technical and security backgrounds to apply.
Apply with one swipe on Sorce. We auto-fill applications and apply on your behalf — no cover letters, no 40-minute forms.
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.